Quick answers
- Does Carol B. Thompson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carol B. Thompson 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 Carol B. Thompson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 458 Original Medicare patients and 4,278 services for Carol B. Thompson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carol B. Thompson's NPI number?
- 1316206584. 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 Carol B. Thompson, 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 | 458 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,278 |
| Different services or procedures | 88 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)399 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)137 services
- Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (13121)127 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)103 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)103 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carol B. Thompson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3475 Richmond Rd, Suite 200Lexington, KY 40509 (859) 296‑4400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carol B. Thompson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- John L. Buker, M.D., PSC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in John L. Buker, M.D., PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316206584 |
| 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
- 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