Quick answers
- Does Thomas R. Love accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas R. Love 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 Thomas R. Love see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 136 Original Medicare patients and 959 services for Thomas R. Love. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas R. Love's NPI number?
- 1881691343. 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 Thomas R. Love, 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 | 136 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 959 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)379 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)376 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)69 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)52 services
- X-ray of shoulder, 1 view (73020)22 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Anxiety39%
- Diabetes35%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Thomas R. Love works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas R. Love 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.
- King's Daughters' Medical CenterAshland, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180009
- Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360008
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas R. Love is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 Ashland Dr, Suite 103Ashland, KY 41101 (606) 324‑0097
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas R. Love as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.389 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Ashland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ashland, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| 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) | 1881691343 |
| 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