Quick answers
- Does Owen T. Ashton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Owen T. Ashton 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 Owen T. Ashton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 741 services for Owen T. Ashton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Owen T. Ashton's NPI number?
- 1780623892. 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 Owen T. Ashton, 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 741 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg (36471)282 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)82 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)78 services
- Insertion of tube into vein, first order branch (36011)65 services
- Review by radiologist of image for insertion of material to block blood flow (75894)65 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Atrial fibrillation23%
- Diabetes21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Owen T. Ashton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 760 US Hwy 1, Suite 203North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780623892 |
| 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