Quick answers
- Does Paul W. Craig Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul W. Craig Ii 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 Paul W. Craig Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 59 Original Medicare patients and 370 services for Paul W. Craig Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul W. Craig Ii's NPI number?
- 1558328179. 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 Paul W. Craig Ii, 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 370 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)95 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)94 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)51 services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (81001)37 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)26 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%
- Diabetes37%
- COPD36%
- Arthritis34%
- Depression32%
Hospitals where Paul W. Craig Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul W. Craig Ii 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.
- Highlands Arh Regional Medical CenterPrestonsburg, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180005
- King's Daughters' Medical CenterAshland, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180009
- Three Rivers Medical CenterLouisa, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180128
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul W. Craig Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1709 Ky Route 321, Suite 3Prestonsburg, KY 41653
- 1709 Ky Route 321 3Prestonsburg, KY 41653
- 450 S Mayo TrlPaintsville, KY 41240 (606) 887‑6145
- 452 Tom Frazier WaySalyersville, KY 41465 (606) 349‑5126
- 7617 Ky Route 979Grethel, KY 41631 (606) 587‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul W. Craig Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Big Sandy Health Care, Inc52 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Preventive Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other preventive medicine doctors in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Big Sandy Health Care, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558328179 |
| 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