Quick answers
- Does Colby L. Winston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Colby L. Winston 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 Colby L. Winston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 208 Original Medicare patients and 503 services for Colby L. Winston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Colby L. Winston's NPI number?
- 1225417256. 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 Colby L. Winston, 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 | 208 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 503 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)141 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (77001)80 services
- Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) (36561)49 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)43 services
- Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36558)25 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%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Diabetes43%
- Heart failure36%
Hospitals where Colby L. Winston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Colby L. Winston 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.
- Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen HospitalLynchburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490021
Practice locations
Addresses where Colby L. Winston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1901 Tate Springs RdLynchburg, VA 24501 (434) 947‑3033
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Colby L. Winston as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Centra Medical Group LLC724 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Lynchburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lynchburg, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Centra Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225417256 |
| 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