Quick answers
- Does Dale R. Absher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dale R. Absher 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 Dale R. Absher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 4,738 Original Medicare patients and 9,064 services for Dale R. Absher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dale R. Absher's NPI number?
- 1700841715. 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 Dale R. Absher, 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 | 4,738 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,064 |
| Different services or procedures | 213 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)2,951 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)490 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)427 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)402 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)296 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Anxiety43%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where Dale R. Absher works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dale R. Absher 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.
- CHI Saint Joseph Berea NFBerea, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181329
- CHI Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial HospitalBardstown, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180025
- Saint Joseph EastLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180143
- Saint Joseph HospitalLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180010
- Saint Joseph LondonLondon, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180011
Practice locations
Addresses where Dale R. Absher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Saint Joseph DrLexington, KY 40504 (859) 313‑1000
- 1210 Ky Hwy 36 ECynthiana, KY 41031 (859) 219‑0542
- 1250 Keene RdNicholasville, KY 40356 (859) 877‑4100
- 150 N Eagle Creek DrLexington, KY 40509 (859) 967‑5000
- 2050 Versailles RdLexington, KY 40504
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dale R. Absher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Kentucky Radiology PLLC53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Kentucky Radiology PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700841715 |
| 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