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James M. Poindexter Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Atlanta, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. James M. Poindexter Jr., MD is a general surgeon at 1640 Powers Ferry Rd SE, Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30067. Phone: (212) 734-6621. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James M. Poindexter Jr. had 108 Original Medicare patients and 898 services. NPI 1295723005. 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.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1640 Powers Ferry Rd SE, Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30067 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (212) 734‑6621
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Piedmont Hospital, Inc
  • Group practice: PVC Georgia LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Washington School Of Medicine · graduated 1980 (46 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James M. Poindexter Jr., 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 M. Poindexter Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James M. Poindexter Jr. 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 M. Poindexter Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 898 services for James M. Poindexter Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James M. Poindexter Jr.'s NPI number?
1295723005. 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 M. Poindexter Jr., 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 patients108
Services billed to Medicare898
Different services or procedures63
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)133 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)76 services
  3. Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)47 services
  4. Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)34 services
  5. Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)32 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%
  • Arthritis63%
  • Diabetes51%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%

Hospitals where James M. Poindexter Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James M. Poindexter Jr. 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 Hospital, IncAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110083

Practice locations

Addresses where James M. Poindexter Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James M. Poindexter Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • PVC Georgia LLC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Marietta

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

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Other clinicians in PVC Georgia LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year1980 (46 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295723005
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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