Quick answers
- Does Gay Fulkerson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gay Fulkerson 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 Gay Fulkerson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 106 Original Medicare patients and 1,356 services for Gay Fulkerson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gay Fulkerson's NPI number?
- 1740395292. 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 Gay Fulkerson, 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 | 106 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,356 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| 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)436 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)360 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)281 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)34 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus (87502)21 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 cholesterol74%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Arthritis38%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes34%
Hospitals where Gay Fulkerson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gay Fulkerson 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.
- Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical CenterLeitchfield, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180070
Practice locations
Addresses where Gay Fulkerson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 S Main StLeitchfield, KY 42754 (270) 230‑1729
- 310 S Main StLeitchfield, KY 42754 (270) 259‑4666
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gay Fulkerson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PT Pros, Inc263 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other family doctors in Leitchfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Leitchfield, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in PT Pros, 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 | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740395292 |
| 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