Quick answers
- Does David G. Clayton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David G. Clayton 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 David G. Clayton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 113 Original Medicare patients and 563 services for David G. Clayton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David G. Clayton's NPI number?
- 1598498305. 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 David G. Clayton, 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 | 113 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 563 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| 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)99 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)66 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (85027)49 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)43 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)37 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%
- Depression28%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where David G. Clayton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David G. Clayton 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.
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340014
- Wilkes Regional Medical CenterNorth Wilkesboro, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340064
Practice locations
Addresses where David G. Clayton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1919 W Park DrNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659 (336) 903‑6362
- 865 W Lake DrMount Airy, NC 27030 (336) 719‑6100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David G. Clayton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Medical Group, LLC2,430 clinicians in the group
- Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc620 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in North Wilkesboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Wilkesboro, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598498305 |
| 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