Quick answers
- Does Kelvin Hornbuckle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelvin Hornbuckle 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 Kelvin Hornbuckle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 816 Original Medicare patients and 1,421 services for Kelvin Hornbuckle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelvin Hornbuckle's NPI number?
- 1215976154. 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 Kelvin Hornbuckle, 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 | 816 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,421 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)199 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)198 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)188 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)130 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)128 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Hospitals where Kelvin Hornbuckle works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kelvin Hornbuckle 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.
- Sentara Leigh HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 490046
- Sentara Norfolk General HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490007
- Sentara Obici HospitalSuffolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490044
- Sentara Princess Anne HospitalVirginia Beach, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 490119
- Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalVirginia Beach, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490057
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelvin Hornbuckle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 885 Kempsville Rd, Suite 114Norfolk, VA 23502 (757) 466‑0165
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelvin Hornbuckle as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Capital Digestive Care LLC241 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Norfolk
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norfolk, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Capital Digestive Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215976154 |
| 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