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DR. AVERY BLAKE SHRUM DO
NPI 1497333520
Family Medicine in Hindman, KY

Active since March 30, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
425 HINDMAN BYP, HINDMAN, KY 41822(606) 439-1300(606) 439-1400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2024, Mar 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Avery Blake Shrum Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. AVERY BLAKE SHRUM DO (NPI 1497333520) is an individual family medicine provider in Hindman, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (05838) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497333520
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AVERY BLAKE SHRUMCredential: DO
Location Address425 HINDMAN BYPHindman, KY 41822-8666
Mailing AddressPo Box 1988Hazard, KY 41702-1988 · (606) 435-7642 · Fax (606) 436-5282
Phone(606) 439-1300
Fax(606) 439-1400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1497333520 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 05838
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
425 HINDMAN BYP, Hindman, KY 41822
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Avery Blake Shrum Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID749664373
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240829003082
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
137 services37 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
23 services21 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
15 services13 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 87880
A detection test by immunoassay for Group A Strep is a quick procedure to identify a bacterial infection in your throat. It involves taking a throat swab and applying it to a test strip, which changes color if Strep bacteria are present.
12 services11 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hazard, KY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180029
Location100 Medical Center DriveHazard, KY 41701 · Perry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41822 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Avery Shrum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Avery Shrum is 1497333520. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2021.

Where is Avery Shrum located?

Avery Shrum practices at 425 Hindman Byp, Hindman, KY 41822. The listed phone number is (606) 439-1300.

What is Avery Shrum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Avery Shrum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Avery Shrum is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Avery Shrum accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and CareSource list Avery Shrum as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Avery Shrum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Avery Shrum is affiliated with Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Avery Shrum was last updated on November 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.