Quick answers
- Does David F. Craig accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David F. Craig 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 David F. Craig see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 68 Original Medicare patients and 138 services for David F. Craig. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David F. Craig's NPI number?
- 1780624072. 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 David F. Craig, 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 | 68 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 138 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free (90662)28 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)28 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)28 services
- Administration of vaccine (90471)11 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis38%
- Anxiety25%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Depression21%
Practice locations
Addresses where David F. Craig is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 130 Forest Service Dr, Suite ABakersville, NC 28705 (828) 688‑5065
- 202 Medical Campus DrBurnsville, NC 28714 (828) 682‑6118
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David F. Craig as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- County of Yancey2 clinicians in the group
- Toe River Health District2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in County of Yancey
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780624072 |
| 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