Quick answers
- Does Earle W. Gunn Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Earle W. Gunn Iii 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 Earle W. Gunn Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 559 Original Medicare patients and 1,394 services for Earle W. Gunn Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Earle W. Gunn Iii's NPI number?
- 1043398605. 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 Earle W. Gunn 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 patients | 559 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,394 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)270 services
- Screening mammography (77067)268 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)174 services
- Diagnostic mammography of both breasts (77066)108 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76642)89 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)64%
- Arthritis47%
- Anxiety32%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Earle W. Gunn Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Earle W. Gunn 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.
- Piedmont Athens Regional Medical CenterAthens, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110074
- St Mary's HospitalAthens, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110006
- St Marys Good Samaritan HospitalGreensboro, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111329
Practice locations
Addresses where Earle W. Gunn Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 245 Floyd DrAthens, GA 30607 (762) 356‑4780
- 3320 Old Jefferson Rd, Bldg 700Athens, GA 30607 (706) 353‑2990
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Earle W. Gunn Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Cancer and Blood Center LLC67 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Athens
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Athens, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Cancer and Blood Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043398605 |
| 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