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James G. Hamilton Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Clayton, GA · Demorest, GA · Gainesville, GA … · Georgia

Summary

Dr. James G. Hamilton Jr., MD is a family doctor at 161 Friendship Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528. Phone: (706) 754-7485. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James G. Hamilton Jr. had 391 Original Medicare patients and 1,328 services. NPI 1346222742. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James G. Hamilton 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 G. Hamilton Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James G. Hamilton 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 G. Hamilton Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 391 Original Medicare patients and 1,328 services for James G. Hamilton Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James G. Hamilton Jr.'s NPI number?
1346222742. 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 G. Hamilton 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 patients391
Services billed to Medicare1,328
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)490 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)207 services
  3. Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)104 services
  4. Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)75 services
  5. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)42 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 cholesterol72%
  • Diabetes46%
  • Depression46%
  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia46%
  • Anxiety45%

Hospitals where James G. Hamilton Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James G. Hamilton 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 G. Hamilton Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James G. Hamilton Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Walton Family Medicine, P.C.4 clinicians in the group
  • James G Hamilton Jr MD LLC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Cleveland

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

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Other clinicians in Walton Family Medicine, P.C.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1346222742
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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