Quick answers
- Does Louis K. Guinn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis K. Guinn 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 Louis K. Guinn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 45 Original Medicare patients and 165 services for Louis K. Guinn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Louis K. Guinn's NPI number?
- 1487739314. 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 Louis K. Guinn, 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 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 165 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Blood glucose (sugar) level (82947)143 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)14 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
- Arthritis38%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Louis K. Guinn works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis K. Guinn 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.
- Anderson Regional Medical CenterMeridian, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250104
- Ochsner Choctaw GeneralButler, AL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 011304
- Ochsner Rush HospitalMeridian, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250069
Practice locations
Addresses where Louis K. Guinn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 140 Front St, Suite 4Gilbertown, AL 36908 (251) 843‑5537
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Louis K. Guinn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.52 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama 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) | 1487739314 |
| 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