Quick answers
- Does James J. McDonald Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says James J. McDonald Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James J. McDonald Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 25 services for James J. McDonald Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James J. McDonald Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1770615825. 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 James J. McDonald Jr., 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 25 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)13 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 cholesterol72%
Hospitals where James J. McDonald Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James J. McDonald Jr. 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.
- St Mary's HospitalAthens, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110006
Practice locations
Addresses where James J. McDonald Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1360 Caduceus Way, Bldg 500 Suite 101Watkinsville, GA 30677 (706) 548‑0604
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James J. McDonald Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McDonald and Manus LLP2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Oral Surgeryprimary
- Maxillofacial Surgeryalso
Other oral surgeons in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McDonald and Manus LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Georgia Regents University College Of Dental Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770615825 |
| 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