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Diagnostic Radiology

Joel E. Lightner, MD

Works at hospitals in Athens, AL · Huntsville, AL · Scottsboro, AL … · Alabama, Tennessee

Summary

Joel E. Lightner, MD (Diagnostic Radiology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Athens, AL, Huntsville, AL and Scottsboro, AL and other places. NPI 1760659684. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel E. Lightner, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Diagnostic RadiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
19Years since medical school (graduated 2007)
Mercer University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Radiology of Hunstville PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joel E. Lightner work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joel E. Lightner at 5 hospitals: Athens Limestone Hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, Highlands Medical Center, Huntsville Hospital and Lincoln Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joel E. Lightner see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Huntsville, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joel E. Lightner's specialty?
Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty.
Does Joel E. Lightner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel E. Lightner accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Joel E. Lightner?
(256) 539-0457, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joel E. Lightner's NPI number?
1760659684. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joel E. Lightner works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel E. Lightner at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel E. Lightner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel E. Lightner as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Radiology of Hunstville PC65 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Huntsville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMercer University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1760659684
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians