Quick answers
- Does Colby P. Atkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Colby P. Atkins 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 Colby P. Atkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 301 Original Medicare patients and 1,145 services for Colby P. Atkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Colby P. Atkins's NPI number?
- 1457358863. 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 Colby P. Atkins, 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 | 301 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,145 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of hemodialysis access (93990)576 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)173 services
- Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36902)51 services
- Removal of tunneled central venous tube (36589)45 services
- Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis (36821)42 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes74%
- Heart failure60%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
Hospitals where Colby P. Atkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Colby P. Atkins 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.
- Saint Joseph EastLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180143
- Saint Joseph HospitalLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180010
Practice locations
Addresses where Colby P. Atkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 278 Southland Dr, Suite 140Lexington, KY 40503 (859) 523‑0026
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457358863 |
| 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