Quick answers
- Does Francis M. Phillippi Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis M. Phillippi 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 Francis M. Phillippi Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 153 Original Medicare patients and 426 services for Francis M. Phillippi Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francis M. Phillippi Iii's NPI number?
- 1184610388. 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 Francis M. Phillippi 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 | 153 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 426 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)171 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)61 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)47 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)31 services
- Pathology clinical consultation for moderately complex clinical problem, 21-40 minutes (80504)25 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Heart failure33%
Hospitals where Francis M. Phillippi Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francis M. Phillippi 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.
- Anderson Regional Medical CenterMeridian, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250104
- Ochsner Rush HospitalMeridian, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250069
Practice locations
Addresses where Francis M. Phillippi Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1314 19th AveMeridian, MS 39301 (601) 484‑6700
- 2401 16th StMeridian, MS 39301 (601) 482‑4181
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francis M. Phillippi Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Foundation Inc212 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Foundation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184610388 |
| 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