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Pathology

Nathan R. Shumaker, MD

Works at hospitals in Franklin, NC · Sylva, NC · Clyde, NC … · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Nathan R. Shumaker, MD is a pathologist at 262 Leroy George Dr, Clyde, NC 28721. Phone: (828) 456-7311. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nathan R. Shumaker had 895 Original Medicare patients and 3,319 services. NPI 1215145347. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nathan R. Shumaker, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nathan R. Shumaker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathan R. Shumaker 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 Nathan R. Shumaker see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 895 Original Medicare patients and 3,319 services for Nathan R. Shumaker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nathan R. Shumaker's NPI number?
1215145347. 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 Nathan R. Shumaker, 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 patients895
Services billed to Medicare3,319
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)765 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)765 services
  3. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)415 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)265 services
  5. Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)213 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)36%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%

Hospitals where Nathan R. Shumaker works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nathan R. Shumaker 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nathan R. Shumaker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nathan R. Shumaker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mountain Area Pathology PA13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in North Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mountain Area Pathology PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215145347
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians