Quick answers
- Does Hugh J. Gorey Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hugh J. Gorey Jr. 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 Hugh J. Gorey Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 788 Original Medicare patients and 2,859 services for Hugh J. Gorey Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hugh J. Gorey Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1689732588. 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 Hugh J. Gorey Jr., 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 | 788 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,859 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 86 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)1,789 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)368 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)229 services
- Residence visit for new patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99341)126 services
- Residence visit for new patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99342)108 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 cholesterol63%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia52%
- Arthritis46%
- Depression35%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Hugh J. Gorey Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2121 Meridian Ave E, Suite 11Edgewood, WA 98371 (253) 531‑5101
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689732588 |
| 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