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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

William D. Luke Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Fitzgerald, GA · Nashville, GA · Valdosta, GA … · Georgia

Summary

Dr. William D. Luke Jr., MD is a cardiologist at 2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602. Phone: (229) 259-4291. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William D. Luke Jr. had 1,247 Original Medicare patients and 3,861 services. NPI 1326250036. 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: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (229) 259‑4291
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Dorminy Medical Center, SGMC Berrien Campus, SGMC Health and 1 more
  • Group practice: South Georgia Medical Center Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Mercer University School Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William D. Luke 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 William D. Luke Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William D. Luke 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 William D. Luke Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,247 Original Medicare patients and 3,861 services for William D. Luke Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William D. Luke Jr.'s NPI number?
1326250036. 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 William D. Luke 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 patients1,247
Services billed to Medicare3,861
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,115 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)662 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)599 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)302 services
  5. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)152 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%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Ischemic heart disease48%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%

Hospitals where William D. Luke Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William D. Luke 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.

  • Dorminy Medical CenterFitzgerald, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110073
  • SGMC Berrien CampusNashville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110234
  • SGMC HealthValdosta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110122
  • SGMC Health LanierLakeland, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111326

Practice locations

Addresses where William D. Luke Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William D. Luke Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • South Georgia Medical Center Inc61 clinicians in the group
  • South Georgia Medical Associates, PC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Valdosta

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

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Other clinicians in South Georgia Medical Center Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMercer University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1326250036
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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