Quick answers
- Does Jerry G. Gaston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jerry G. Gaston 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 Jerry G. Gaston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 553 Original Medicare patients and 888 services for Jerry G. Gaston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jerry G. Gaston's NPI number?
- 1356340178. 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 Jerry G. Gaston, 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 | 553 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 888 |
| Different services or procedures | 95 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)123 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk (G0121)90 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)74 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)65 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)65 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Hospitals where Jerry G. Gaston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jerry G. Gaston 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.
- Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Teresa, Inc.Wichita, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170200
- Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.Wichita, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170122
- Caldwell Regional Medical CenterCaldwell, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171329
Practice locations
Addresses where Jerry G. Gaston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 551 N Hillside St, Suite 201Wichita, KS 67214 (316) 263‑0296
- 818 N Emporia St, Suite 200Wichita, KS 67214 (316) 263‑0296
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jerry G. Gaston as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wichita Surgical Specialists PA60 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Wichita
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wichita, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wichita Surgical Specialists PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356340178 |
| 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