Quick answers
- Does Lemuel B. Kirby accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lemuel B. Kirby 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 Lemuel B. Kirby see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 770 Original Medicare patients and 1,444 services for Lemuel B. Kirby. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lemuel B. Kirby's NPI number?
- 1518982800. 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 Lemuel B. Kirby, 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 | 770 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,444 |
| Different services or procedures | 101 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)333 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)251 services
- Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts (93978)112 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)99 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)55 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%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
Hospitals where Lemuel B. Kirby works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lemuel B. Kirby 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.
- Atrium Health Navicent the Medical CenterMacon, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110107
- ECU Health Medical CenterGreenville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340040
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
Practice locations
Addresses where Lemuel B. Kirby is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 W Grover StShelby, NC 28150 (980) 487‑1900
- 115 Heart DrGreenville, NC 27834 (252) 744‑4400
- 575 1st StMacon, GA 31201 (478) 743‑9762
- 777 Hemlock StMacon, GA 31201 (478) 633‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lemuel B. Kirby as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group
- East Carolina University499 clinicians in the group
- Health Services of Central Georgia300 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinas Physicians Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518982800 |
| 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