Quick answers
- Does Stephen D. Hammond Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen D. Hammond 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 Stephen D. Hammond Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,641 Original Medicare patients and 5,447 services for Stephen D. Hammond Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen D. Hammond Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1023123643. 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 Stephen D. Hammond 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 | 1,641 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,447 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,069 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)900 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)661 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)475 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)350 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%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Stephen D. Hammond Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen D. Hammond 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.
- Jackson-Madison County General HospitalJackson, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440002
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen D. Hammond Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 138 W Houston AveSelmer, TN 38375 (731) 645‑7255
- 668 Skyline DrJackson, TN 38301 (731) 426‑8434
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen D. Hammond Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Skyline Eye Clinic, PC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Skyline Eye Clinic, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023123643 |
| 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