Quick answers
- Does Hubert L. Gooch Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hubert L. Gooch 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 Hubert L. Gooch Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 198 Original Medicare patients and 435 services for Hubert L. Gooch Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hubert L. Gooch Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1700878212. 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 Hubert L. Gooch 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 | 198 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 435 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)91 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)72 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)62 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)60 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)38 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- High cholesterol73%
- Anxiety38%
- Diabetes28%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Hubert L. Gooch Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hubert L. Gooch Jr. 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.
- Advent Health PolkColumbus, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341322
- AdventHealth HendersonvilleHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340023
- Pardee Hospital Henderson CountyHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340017
Practice locations
Addresses where Hubert L. Gooch Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 20 W Medical CtMarion, NC 28752 (828) 659‑8049
- One Health Park DrHendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 650‑7399
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hubert L. Gooch Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Proactive Therapy of North Carolina Inc563 clinicians in the group
- Fletcher Hospital Inc305 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Marion
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Marion, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Proactive Therapy of North Carolina Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700878212 |
| 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