Quick answers
- Does Susan M. Ketchem accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Susan M. Ketchem 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 Susan M. Ketchem see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 45 services for Susan M. Ketchem. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Susan M. Ketchem's NPI number?
- 1841276946. 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 Susan M. Ketchem, 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 45 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis71%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Susan M. Ketchem works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Susan M. Ketchem 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.
- United Hospital Center, IncBridgeport, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510006
- Vandalia Health Broaddus HospitalPhilippi, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511300
Practice locations
Addresses where Susan M. Ketchem is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 116 McClellan RdPhilippi, WV 26416 (304) 823‑2800
- 70 N Sturmer StBelington, WV 26250 (304) 823‑2800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Susan M. Ketchem as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Belington Community Medical Services Association25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Philippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philippi, WV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Belington Community Medical Services Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841276946 |
| 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