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Critical Care (Intensivists)

James R. Gossage Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Augusta, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. James R. Gossage Jr., MD is a critical care doctor at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912. Phone: (706) 721-8623. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James R. Gossage Jr. had 52 Original Medicare patients and 102 services. NPI 1295845634. 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: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (706) 721‑8623
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med Col
  • Group practice: Wellstar Medical Group LLC
  • Medical school: Pulte Medical College - Nlg · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James R. Gossage 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 R. Gossage Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Gossage 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 R. Gossage Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 52 Original Medicare patients and 102 services for James R. Gossage Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James R. Gossage Jr.'s NPI number?
1295845634. 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 R. Gossage 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 patients52
Services billed to Medicare102
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

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)26 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)18 services
  3. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)13 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 cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%
  • Heart failure46%
  • Atrial fibrillation40%

Hospitals where James R. Gossage Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Gossage 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Augusta

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

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Other clinicians in Wellstar Medical Group LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPulte Medical College - Nlg
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295845634
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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