Quick answers
- Does Joseph M. Gunn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. Gunn 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 Joseph M. Gunn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 352 Original Medicare patients and 32,213 services for Joseph M. Gunn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph M. Gunn's NPI number?
- 1316943640. 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 Joseph M. Gunn, 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 | 352 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 32,213 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)25,920 services
- Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg (Q5128)1,370 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,161 services
- Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg (J2782)1,100 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,032 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%
- Diabetes47%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph M. Gunn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 160 Cummings StAbingdon, VA 24210 (423) 578‑4364
- 161 Technology LnJohnson City, TN 37604 (423) 578‑4364
- 185 Gate City HwyBristol, VA 24201 (423) 578‑4364
- 2412 N John B Dennis HwyKingsport, TN 37660 (423) 578‑4364
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph M. Gunn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeastern Retina Associates PC21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Abingdon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Abingdon, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeastern Retina Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316943640 |
| 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