Quick answers
- Does Karen Potts Hammond accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen Potts Hammond 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 Karen Potts Hammond see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 202 Original Medicare patients and 307 services for Karen Potts Hammond. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen Potts Hammond's NPI number?
- 1386697944. 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 Karen Potts Hammond, 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 | 202 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 307 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)46 services
- Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)39 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (77002)38 services
- Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older (36573)24 services
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth (10005)23 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes51%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
Hospitals where Karen Potts Hammond works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen Potts Hammond 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 Fayette HospitalFayetteville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110215
- Piedmont Hospital, IncAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110083
- Piedmont Newnan Hospital, IncNewnan, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110229
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen Potts Hammond is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1255 Hwy 54 WFayetteville, GA 30214 (770) 719‑7000
- 1968 Peachtree Rd NWAtlanta, GA 30309 (404) 605‑5000
- 745 Poplar RdNewnan, GA 30265 (770) 400‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen Potts Hammond as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Radiology Associates of Atlanta PA42 clinicians in the group
- Radiology and Medical Imagery of Newnan PC42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Radiology Associates of Atlanta PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386697944 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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