Quick answers
- Does Dustin R. Woods accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dustin R. Woods 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 Dustin R. Woods see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,162 Original Medicare patients and 2,551 services for Dustin R. Woods. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dustin R. Woods's NPI number?
- 1518007822. 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 Dustin R. Woods, 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 | 1,162 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,551 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,381 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)170 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)131 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)122 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)102 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes37%
- Anxiety32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Dustin R. Woods works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dustin R. Woods 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 Health - Lourdes HospitalPaducah, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180102
Practice locations
Addresses where Dustin R. Woods is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1530 Lone Oak RdPaducah, KY 42003 (888) 696‑3541
- 1532 Lone Oak RdPaducah, KY 42003
- 2501 Kentucky AvePaducah, KY 42003 (270) 575‑2244
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dustin R. Woods as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Health Physicians Kentucky Specialty Care LLC151 clinicians in the group
- Pathology Associates of Paducah, PSC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Paducah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Paducah, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Health Physicians Kentucky Specialty Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518007822 |
| 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