Quick answers
- Does Grady V. Shue Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Grady V. Shue Jr. 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 Grady V. Shue Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,337 Original Medicare patients and 3,955 services for Grady V. Shue Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Grady V. Shue Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1821034968. 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 Grady V. Shue Jr., 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 | 1,337 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,955 |
| Different services or procedures | 146 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)1,265 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)565 services
- Screening mammography (77067)564 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)92 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)89 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety30%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Grady V. Shue Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Grady V. Shue Jr. 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
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340116
Practice locations
Addresses where Grady V. Shue Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2134 14th Ave Cir NW, Suite DHickory, NC 28601 (828) 580‑1235
- 2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 580‑6900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Grady V. Shue Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc228 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821034968 |
| 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