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Dermatology

Joseph W. Hanson Sr., MD

Works at hospitals in Sheffield, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Joseph W. Hanson Sr., MD is a dermatologist at 220 French Farms Blvd, Suite C, Athens, AL 35611. Phone: (256) 233-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph W. Hanson Sr. had 1,468 Original Medicare patients and 9,721 services. NPI 1760451405. 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: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 220 French Farms Blvd, Suite C, Athens, AL 35611 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (256) 233‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Helen Keller Hospital
  • Group practice: Forefront Dermatology SC
  • Medical school: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph W. Hanson Sr., 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 Joseph W. Hanson Sr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph W. Hanson Sr. 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 Joseph W. Hanson Sr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,468 Original Medicare patients and 9,721 services for Joseph W. Hanson Sr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph W. Hanson Sr.'s NPI number?
1760451405. 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 Joseph W. Hanson Sr., 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 patients1,468
Services billed to Medicare9,721
Different services or procedures66
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)4,694 services
  2. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,006 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)763 services
  4. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)575 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)510 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%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Anxiety21%

Hospitals where Joseph W. Hanson Sr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph W. Hanson Sr. 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.

  • Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010019

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph W. Hanson Sr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph W. Hanson Sr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Forefront Dermatology SC662 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Dermatology doctors in Alabama →

Other dermatologists in Alabama

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

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Other clinicians in Forefront Dermatology SC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1760451405
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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