Quick answers
- Does Joel D. Talley Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel D. Talley Iii 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 Joel D. Talley Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 128 Original Medicare patients and 411 services for Joel D. Talley Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel D. Talley Iii's NPI number?
- 1700999703. 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 Joel D. Talley Iii, 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 | 128 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 411 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)198 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)68 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)22 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)22 services
- Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist (93458)17 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 disease63%
- COPD56%
- Anxiety55%
- Diabetes53%
Hospitals where Joel D. Talley Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel D. Talley Iii 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.
- Arh Our Lady of the WayMartin, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181305
- Highlands Arh Regional Medical CenterPrestonsburg, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180005
- Paintsville Arh HospitalPaintsville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180078
- Tug Valley Arh Regional Medical CenterSouth Williamson, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180069
- University of Kentucky HospitalLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180067
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel D. Talley Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5000 Ky Route 321Prestonsburg, KY 41653 (606) 886‑7645
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel D. Talley Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arh Tug Valley Health Services Inc128 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other cardiologists in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arh Tug Valley Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville 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) | 1700999703 |
| 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