Quick answers
- Does Parker P. Suit accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Parker P. Suit 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 Parker P. Suit see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,304 Original Medicare patients and 1,878 services for Parker P. Suit. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Parker P. Suit's NPI number?
- 1225525082. 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 Parker P. Suit, 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 | 1,304 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,878 |
| Different services or procedures | 134 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)343 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)188 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)186 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)78 services
- Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)54 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%
- Arthritis61%
- Anxiety40%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes38%
Hospitals where Parker P. Suit works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Parker P. Suit 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
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340116
- North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340047
- Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340013
Practice locations
Addresses where Parker P. Suit is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18 Thirteenth Ave NEHickory, NC 28601 (828) 322‑2644
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Parker P. Suit as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catawba Radiological Associates Inc17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catawba Radiological Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lincoln Mem Univ, Debusk Col Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225525082 |
| 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