Quick answers
- Does Leverne S. Fox accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leverne S. Fox 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 Leverne S. Fox see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 561 Original Medicare patients and 3,073 services for Leverne S. Fox. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leverne S. Fox's NPI number?
- 1629036488. 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 Leverne S. Fox, 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 | 561 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,073 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)469 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)224 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)217 services
- Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)134 services
- Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose (A9500)124 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%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes40%
- Atrial fibrillation40%
Hospitals where Leverne S. Fox works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leverne S. Fox 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.
- Ashe Memorial HospitalJefferson, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341325
- Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial HospitalLinville, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341323
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340116
- Watauga Medical CenterBoone, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340051
Practice locations
Addresses where Leverne S. Fox is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1771 Tate Blvd SE, Suite 201Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 324‑4804
- 178 Hwy 105 Ext, Suite 202Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262‑1800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leverne S. Fox as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DLP Frye Medical Group LLC122 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Carolina →
Other cardiologists in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DLP Frye Medical Group LLC
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 | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629036488 |
| 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