Quick answers
- Does Justin W. Snipes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Justin W. Snipes 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 Justin W. Snipes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 97 Original Medicare patients and 606 services for Justin W. Snipes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Justin W. Snipes's NPI number?
- 1275799967. 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 Justin W. Snipes, 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 | 97 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 606 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)208 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)123 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)53 services
- Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes (99406)33 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)28 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%
- Diabetes56%
- Arthritis45%
- Anxiety40%
- Depression34%
Hospitals where Justin W. Snipes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Justin W. Snipes 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Justin W. Snipes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 602 Morganton Blvd SWLenoir, NC 28645 (828) 239‑9400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Justin W. Snipes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lenoir
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lenoir, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Family 1st Healthcare Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275799967 |
| 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