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Orthopedic Surgery

James A. Hurt Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Starkville, MS · Columbus, MS · Ackerman, MS … · Mississippi

Summary

Dr. James A. Hurt Iii, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 225 Tomlinson Dr, Starkville, MS 39759. Phone: (662) 498-1240. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, James A. Hurt Iii had 708 Original Medicare patients and 41,360 services. NPI 1033302385. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James A. Hurt Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James A. Hurt Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says James A. Hurt Iii may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James A. Hurt Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 708 Original Medicare patients and 41,360 services for James A. Hurt Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James A. Hurt Iii's NPI number?
1033302385. 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 James A. Hurt Iii, 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 patients708
Services billed to Medicare41,360
Different services or procedures150
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)36,762 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,016 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)553 services
  4. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)279 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)240 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Anxiety28%

Hospitals where James A. Hurt Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James A. Hurt Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where James A. Hurt Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James A. Hurt Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Physical Therapy Services of West Louisiana Inc103 clinicians in the group
  • The Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A.53 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Starkville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Starkville, MS — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Physical Therapy Services of West Louisiana Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033302385
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians