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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Anthony M. Vernava Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Naples, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Anthony M. Vernava Iii, MD is a colorectal surgeon at 6101 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34119. Phone: (239) 348-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Anthony M. Vernava Iii had 344 Original Medicare patients and 852 services. NPI 1740234608. 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: Colorectal surgeon (Medicare lists Colorectal Surgery (Proctology))
  • Address: 6101 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34119 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (239) 348‑4000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge
  • Group practice: Collier Hma Physician Management LLC
  • Medical school: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Anthony M. Vernava 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 Anthony M. Vernava Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anthony M. Vernava 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 Anthony M. Vernava Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 344 Original Medicare patients and 852 services for Anthony M. Vernava Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Anthony M. Vernava Iii's NPI number?
1740234608. 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 Anthony M. Vernava 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 patients344
Services billed to Medicare852
Different services or procedures83
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)95 services
  2. Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)78 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)59 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)56 services
  5. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)51 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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)34%
  • Anxiety30%

Hospitals where Anthony M. Vernava Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anthony M. Vernava 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Anthony M. Vernava Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Anthony M. Vernava Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Collier Hma Physician Management LLC101 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other colorectal surgeons in Florida

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

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Other clinicians in Collier Hma Physician Management LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740234608
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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