Quick answers
- Does Thomas Hinson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas Hinson Jr. 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 Thomas Hinson Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 684 Original Medicare patients and 2,591 services for Thomas Hinson Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas Hinson Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1538141767. 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 Thomas Hinson Jr., 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 | 684 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,591 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)546 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (94010)314 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)186 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)136 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)93 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%
- COPD65%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Anxiety35%
Hospitals where Thomas Hinson Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas Hinson Jr. 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.
- Hugh Chatham Memorial HospitalElkin, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340097
- Northern Regional HospitalMount Airy, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340003
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340014
- Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterThomasville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340085
- Twin County Regional HospitalGalax, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490115
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas Hinson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3001 Lyndhurst AveWinston Salem, NC 27103 (336) 765‑0383
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas Hinson Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Spectrum Medical Group PA15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
Other pulmonologists in Winston Salem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Winston Salem, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Spectrum Medical Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538141767 |
| 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