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Neurosurgery

Edward R. Flotte, MD

Works at hospitals in Foley, AL · Mobile, AL · Fairhope, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Edward R. Flotte, MD is a neurosurgeon at 3 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Suite 410, Mobile, AL 36607. Phone: (251) 435-6850. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Edward R. Flotte had 181 Original Medicare patients and 342 services. NPI 1780673814. 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 Edward R. Flotte, 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 Edward R. Flotte accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward R. Flotte 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 Edward R. Flotte see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 181 Original Medicare patients and 342 services for Edward R. Flotte. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Edward R. Flotte's NPI number?
1780673814. 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 Edward R. Flotte, 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 patients181
Services billed to Medicare342
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)83 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)67 services
  3. Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)41 services
  4. Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)20 services
  5. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)17 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease44%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Anxiety34%

Hospitals where Edward R. Flotte works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward R. Flotte 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.

  • Baldwin HealthFoley, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010083
  • Mobile Infirmary Medical CenterMobile, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010113
  • Springhill Medical CenterMobile, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010144
  • Thomas HospitalFairhope, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010100

Practice locations

Addresses where Edward R. Flotte is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Edward R. Flotte as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Coastal Neurological Institute PC16 clinicians in the group
  • Imc-Neurosurgery LLC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Mobile

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

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Other clinicians in Coastal Neurological Institute PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780673814
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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