Quick answers
- Does Penny Jo Hamilton-Gaertner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Penny Jo Hamilton-Gaertner accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Penny Jo Hamilton-Gaertner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 355 Original Medicare patients and 476 services for Penny Jo Hamilton-Gaertner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Penny Jo Hamilton-Gaertner's NPI number?
- 1205899093. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Penny Jo Hamilton-Gaertner, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 355 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 476 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)172 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)171 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)56 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)49 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Anxiety44%
- Diabetes40%
Hospitals where Penny Jo Hamilton-Gaertner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Penny Jo Hamilton-Gaertner at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340075
- Sentara Albemarle Medical CenterElizabeth City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340109
- UNC Lenoir Health CareKinston, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340027
- Wakemed, Cary HospitalCary, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340173
- Wakemed, Raleigh CampusRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340069
Practice locations
Addresses where Penny Jo Hamilton-Gaertner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Airport RdKinston, NC 28501 (252) 522‑7000
- 10000 Falls of Neuse RdRaleigh, NC 27614 (919) 350‑1300
- 2700 Providence Rd SWaxhaw, NC 28173 (704) 667‑6800
- 3000 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610 (919) 350‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Penny Jo Hamilton-Gaertner as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wake Emergency Physicians PA270 clinicians in the group
- The Carolinas Emergency Group, PLLC34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Kinston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kinston, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wake Emergency Physicians PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205899093 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians