Quick answers
- Does Gorden D. Potter Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gorden D. Potter Iii 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 Gorden D. Potter Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 430 services for Gorden D. Potter Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gorden D. Potter Iii's NPI number?
- 1518278969. 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 Gorden D. Potter 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 patients | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 430 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)70 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)62 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)31 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)27 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)26 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Depression44%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes38%
Hospitals where Gorden D. Potter Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gorden D. Potter 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.
- BSA HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450231
- Coon Memorial HospitalDalhart, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 451331
- Hansford County HospitalSpearman, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451344
- Ochiltree General HospitalPerryton, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451359
Practice locations
Addresses where Gorden D. Potter Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 S Coulter StAmarillo, TX 79106 (806) 468‑9700
- 1411 Denver AveDalhart, TX 79022 (806) 249‑4571
- 3101 Garrett DrPerryton, TX 79070 (806) 435‑3606
- PO BoxDalhart, TX 79022
- PO Box, Suite 2014Dalhart, TX 79022
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gorden D. Potter Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District17 clinicians in the group
- Ochiltree Hospital District17 clinicians in the group
- Amarillo Bone and Joint Clinic PLLC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Amarillo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amarillo, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518278969 |
| 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