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Orthopedic Surgery

John R. Dorris, MD

Works at hospitals in Athens, GA · Lavonia, GA · Georgia

Summary

John R. Dorris, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Athens, GA and Lavonia, GA. NPI 1104807429. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John R. Dorris, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Athens Orthopedic Clinic, PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John R. Dorris work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John R. Dorris at 3 hospitals: Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, St Mary's Hospital and Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, LLC. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John R. Dorris see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Athens, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John R. Dorris's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does John R. Dorris accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John R. Dorris accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for John R. Dorris?
(706) 549-1663, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John R. Dorris's NPI number?
1104807429. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John R. Dorris works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John R. Dorris at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where John R. Dorris is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John R. Dorris as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Athens Orthopedic Clinic, PA71 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Athens

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Athens, GA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104807429
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians