Quick answers
- Does Ward G. Gypson Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ward G. Gypson Iii 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 Ward G. Gypson Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 341 Original Medicare patients and 1,044 services for Ward G. Gypson Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ward G. Gypson Iii's NPI number?
- 1518036144. 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 Ward G. Gypson Iii, 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 | 341 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,044 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes (97813)329 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)208 services
- Acupuncture, initial 15 minutes (97810)144 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)128 services
- Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles (20553)66 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis74%
- High blood pressure73%
- Diabetes36%
- Depression33%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Ward G. Gypson Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ward G. Gypson Iii 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.
- University of Virginia Medical CenterCharlottesville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490009
Practice locations
Addresses where Ward G. Gypson Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908
- 2280 Ivy RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
- 500 Ray C Hunt Dr, Fl 2Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 243‑4520
- 515 Ray C Hunt DrCharlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 244‑2000
- 545 Ray C Hunt DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ward G. Gypson Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Virginia Physicians Group1,717 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other rehabilitation doctors in Charlottesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlottesville, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Virginia Physicians Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518036144 |
| 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