Quick answers
- Does Bill J. Parker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bill J. Parker 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 Bill J. Parker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 157 Original Medicare patients and 1,466 services for Bill J. Parker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bill J. Parker's NPI number?
- 1407854441. 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 Bill J. Parker, 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 | 157 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,466 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)471 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)346 services
- Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes (99498)150 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)144 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)138 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%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes33%
- Anxiety27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Bill J. Parker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bill J. Parker 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
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340116
Practice locations
Addresses where Bill J. Parker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3121 Plateau RdNewton, NC 28658 (704) 276‑9200
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Newton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newton, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407854441 |
| 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