Quick answers
- Does Rachel Gay accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel Gay 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 Rachel Gay see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 644 Original Medicare patients and 2,927 services for Rachel Gay. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel Gay's NPI number?
- 1679295315. 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 Rachel Gay, 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 | 644 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,927 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)1,082 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)413 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)237 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)167 services
- Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)166 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%
- Diabetes73%
- Arthritis45%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachel Gay is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 526 Richland Ave WAiken, SC 29801 (803) 648‑3130
- 526 Richland Ave W, R Bauer Vaughters III MD IncAiken, SC 29801
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachel Gay as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- R. Bauer Vaughters, III, MD, Inc.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Aiken
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aiken, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in R. Bauer Vaughters, III, MD, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679295315 |
| 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
- 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