Quick answers
- Does Penny P. Clay accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Penny P. Clay 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 Penny P. Clay see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 601 Original Medicare patients and 713 services for Penny P. Clay. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Penny P. Clay's NPI number?
- 1598763617. 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 Penny P. Clay, 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 | 601 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 713 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)467 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)106 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)104 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes49%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
Hospitals where Penny P. Clay works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Penny P. Clay 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.
- Citizens Medical CenterVictoria, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450023
- Cuero Regional HospitalCuero, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450597
Practice locations
Addresses where Penny P. Clay is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Saint Marks PlLa Grange, TX 78945 (979) 242‑2200
- 2701 Hospital DrVictoria, TX 77901 (361) 573‑9181
- 540 W 15th StHereford, TX 79045 (806) 364‑2141
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Penny P. Clay as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elite Hospital Partners, PLLC67 clinicians in the group
- Texas Emergency Group LLC20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in La Grange
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Grange, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Elite Hospital Partners, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598763617 |
| 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