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Gastroenterology

Albert S. Hammond Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Melrose, MN · Saint Cloud, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Albert S. Hammond Iii, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1406 6th Ave No, St Cloud, MN 56303. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Albert S. Hammond Iii had 219 Original Medicare patients and 446 services. NPI 1457342503. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1406 6th Ave No, St Cloud, MN 56303 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: CentraCare - Melrose Hospital, CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital
  • Medical school: University Of Minnesota Medical School · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Albert S. Hammond Iii, 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 Albert S. Hammond Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Albert S. Hammond Iii may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Albert S. Hammond Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 219 Original Medicare patients and 446 services for Albert S. Hammond Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Albert S. Hammond Iii's NPI number?
1457342503. 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 Albert S. Hammond Iii, 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 patients219
Services billed to Medicare446
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)149 services
  2. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)138 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)48 services
  4. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)34 services
  5. Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)17 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 cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Anxiety27%
  • Depression23%

Hospitals where Albert S. Hammond Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Albert S. Hammond Iii 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.

  • CentraCare - Melrose HospitalMelrose, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 241330
  • CentraCare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240036

Practice locations

Addresses where Albert S. Hammond Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1406 6th Ave NoSt Cloud, MN 56303
  • 1900 Centracare CirSaint Cloud, MN 56303

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Minnesota

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457342503
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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