Quick answers
- Does Zachary R. Ray accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary R. Ray 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 Zachary R. Ray see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 363 Original Medicare patients and 816 services for Zachary R. Ray. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary R. Ray's NPI number?
- 1457672388. 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 Zachary R. Ray, 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 | 363 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 816 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)449 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)243 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)87 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)21 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
- Heart failure59%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
Hospitals where Zachary R. Ray works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zachary R. Ray 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.
- Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040062
- Northeastern Health System SequoyahSallisaw, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370112
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary R. Ray is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3501 We Knight DrFort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 709‑6700
- 7301 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 314‑5175
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachary R. Ray as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities372 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Fort Smith
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Smith, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457672388 |
| 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