Quick answers
- Does Kenneth R. Bonfield accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth R. Bonfield 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 Kenneth R. Bonfield see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,156 Original Medicare patients and 19,457 services for Kenneth R. Bonfield. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth R. Bonfield's NPI number?
- 1568476398. 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 Kenneth R. Bonfield, 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 | 1,156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19,457 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)15,000 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,165 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,082 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)982 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)502 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Kenneth R. Bonfield works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth R. Bonfield 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.
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340075
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth R. Bonfield is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1622 E Marion StShelby, NC 28150 (704) 482‑2020
- 335 E Parker RdMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 433‑1000
- 40 E Medical CtMarion, NC 28752 (828) 652‑1000
- 640 Oak StForest City, NC 28043 (828) 245‑5550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth R. Bonfield as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Morganton Eye Physicians PA22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Shelby
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shelby, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Morganton Eye Physicians PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568476398 |
| 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