Quick answers
- Does Jose M. Tongol accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose M. Tongol 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 Jose M. Tongol see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 622 Original Medicare patients and 2,644 services for Jose M. Tongol. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose M. Tongol's NPI number?
- 1821034505. 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 Jose M. Tongol, 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 | 622 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,644 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,373 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)643 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)215 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)127 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)84 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)37%
Hospitals where Jose M. Tongol works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose M. Tongol 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.
- Phoebe Putney Memorial HospitalAlbany, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110007
- Phoebe Sumter Medical CenterAmericus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110044
- Phoebe Worth Medical CenterSylvester, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111328
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose M. Tongol is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 Hwy 280 WAmericus, GA 31719 (229) 312‑7141
- 126 Hwy 280 WAmericus, GA 31719 (229) 924‑6100
- 417 W 3rd AveAlbany, GA 31701 (229) 312‑1000
- 425 W 3rd Ave, Suite 50Albany, GA 31701 (229) 883‑0717
- 427 W 3rd AveAlbany, GA 31701
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose M. Tongol as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.78 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821034505 |
| 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