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Ophthalmology

Spurgeon W. Clark Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Waycross, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Spurgeon W. Clark Iii, MD is an ophthalmologist at 502 Isabella St, Waycross, GA 31501. Phone: (912) 285-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Spurgeon W. Clark Iii had 565 Original Medicare patients and 1,717 services. NPI 1538334933. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 502 Isabella St, Waycross, GA 31501 · Directions
  • Phone: (912) 285‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Memorial Satilla Health
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Spurgeon W. Clark 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 Spurgeon W. Clark Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Spurgeon W. Clark 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 Spurgeon W. Clark Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 565 Original Medicare patients and 1,717 services for Spurgeon W. Clark Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Spurgeon W. Clark Iii's NPI number?
1538334933. 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 Spurgeon W. Clark 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 patients565
Services billed to Medicare1,717
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)384 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)257 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)168 services
  4. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)136 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)118 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%

Hospitals where Spurgeon W. Clark Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Spurgeon W. Clark 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.

  • Memorial Satilla HealthWaycross, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110003

Practice locations

Addresses where Spurgeon W. Clark Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Waycross

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

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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)1538334933
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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