Quick answers
- Does Margaret Ikard accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Margaret Ikard may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Margaret Ikard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 143 Original Medicare patients and 347 services for Margaret Ikard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Margaret Ikard's NPI number?
- 1518976315. 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 Margaret Ikard, 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 | 143 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 347 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)146 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)84 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)59 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)47 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%
- Arthritis70%
- Depression58%
- Anxiety50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Margaret Ikard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4128 Old Jackson RdBells, TN 38006 (731) 394‑1145
- 425 E Main StGallatin, TN 37066 (615) 452‑0035
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Margaret Ikard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ultra Health LLC148 clinicians in the group
- Right Care Family Practice PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ultra Health LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518976315 |
| 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
- 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