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Pathology

Dana L. Cairo Tunnell, MD

Works at hospitals in Macon, GA · Milledgeville, GA · Atlanta, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Dana L. Cairo Tunnell, MD is a pathologist at 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201. Phone: (478) 633-1329. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Dana L. Cairo Tunnell had 728 Original Medicare patients and 2,168 services. NPI 1760659163. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dana L. Cairo Tunnell, 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 Dana L. Cairo Tunnell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dana L. Cairo Tunnell 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 Dana L. Cairo Tunnell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 728 Original Medicare patients and 2,168 services for Dana L. Cairo Tunnell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Dana L. Cairo Tunnell's NPI number?
1760659163. 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 Dana L. Cairo Tunnell, 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 patients728
Services billed to Medicare2,168
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)861 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)245 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)174 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)122 services
  5. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)106 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Chronic kidney disease47%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%

Hospitals where Dana L. Cairo Tunnell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dana L. Cairo Tunnell 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 Dana L. Cairo Tunnell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dana L. Cairo Tunnell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Associated Pathologists, LLC139 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Associated Pathologists, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1760659163
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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