Provider Profile
Israel Lemus-Martinez, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Israel Lemus-Martinez
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Israel Lemus-Martinez, PA-C practices in Hickory, NC. According to Medicare claims data, Israel cared for 167 Medicare patients across 195 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1316778384 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 322-5172
- Email not available
Practice Locations
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
195 services · 167 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
18 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
36 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
24 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
53 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Hickory 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2024 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Israel Lemus-Martinez's specialty?
Israel Lemus-Martinez is a physician assistant in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Israel Lemus-Martinez?
Israel Lemus-Martinez is listed at 214 18Th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Israel Lemus-Martinez?
The number on file is (828) 322-5172. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Israel Lemus-Martinez's NPI number?
Israel Lemus-Martinez's National Provider Identifier is 1316778384. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Israel Lemus-Martinez's education?
Israel Lemus-Martinez attended Other, graduating in 2024. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Israel Lemus-Martinez been practicing?
Israel Lemus-Martinez has 2 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2024, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Israel Lemus-Martinez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Israel Lemus-Martinez performs procedures including partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment and partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Israel Lemus-Martinez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Israel Lemus-Martinez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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