Quick answers
- Does Allie L. Prater accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Allie L. Prater 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 Allie L. Prater see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 282 Original Medicare patients and 6,691 services for Allie L. Prater. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Allie L. Prater's NPI number?
- 1588602718. 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 Allie L. Prater, 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 | 282 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,691 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,656 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,158 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)779 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)625 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)448 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%
- Arthritis61%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Allie L. Prater works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Allie L. Prater 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.
- Baptist Memorial Hospital North MSOxford, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250034
- Baptist Memorial Hospital Union CountyNew Albany, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250006
Practice locations
Addresses where Allie L. Prater is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 255 Baptist BlvdColumbus, MS 39705
- 300 Oxford RdNew Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534‑8166
- PO Box, Suite 405827Atlanta, GA 30384
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Allie L. Prater as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.576 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588602718 |
| 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