Quick answers
- Does Billy L. Price Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Billy L. Price Jr. 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 Billy L. Price Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 245 services for Billy L. Price Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Billy L. Price Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1407812308. 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 Billy L. Price Jr., 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 | 89 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 245 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose (90480)88 services
- Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im (91320)88 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)30 services
- Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free (90662)29 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Billy L. Price Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Billy L. Price Jr. 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.
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
Practice locations
Addresses where Billy L. Price Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3070 11th Ave Dr SEHickory, NC 28602 (828) 695‑5800
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407812308 |
| 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