Quick answers
- Does Remus B. Bullard Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Remus B. Bullard 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 Remus B. Bullard Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 340 Original Medicare patients and 3,313 services for Remus B. Bullard Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Remus B. Bullard Iii's NPI number?
- 1790728145. 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 Remus B. Bullard 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 | 340 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,313 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)386 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)324 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)271 services
- Urine microalbumin (protein) level (82043)250 services
- Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury (82570)250 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%
- Diabetes74%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Remus B. Bullard Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Remus B. Bullard 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.
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340075
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
Practice locations
Addresses where Remus B. Bullard Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 311 9th Ave Dr NEHickory, NC 28601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Remus B. Bullard Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Endocrinology, PA3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Endocrinology, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790728145 |
| 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