Quick answers
- Does James P. Gills Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James P. Gills 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 James P. Gills Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,132 Original Medicare patients and 4,571 services for James P. Gills Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James P. Gills Iii's NPI number?
- 1053306035. 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 P. Gills 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 | 1,132 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,571 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)1,575 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)1,532 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)467 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)428 services
- Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66982)121 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 pressure73%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Diabetes25%
Practice locations
Addresses where James P. Gills Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 43309 US Hwy 19 NTarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 943‑3111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James P. Gills Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Lukes Cataract and Laser Institute58 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Tarpon Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tarpon Springs, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Lukes Cataract and Laser Institute
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053306035 |
| 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
- 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