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Orthopedic Surgery

Douglas W. Pahl, MD

Works at hospitals in Phenix City, AL · Columbus, GA · Valdosta, GA … · Alabama, Georgia

Summary

Dr. Douglas W. Pahl, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 100 Frist Ct, Columbus, GA 31909. Phone: (706) 494-2129. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Douglas W. Pahl had 532 Original Medicare patients and 1,893 services. NPI 1841257136. 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 Douglas W. Pahl, 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 Douglas W. Pahl accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas W. Pahl 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 Douglas W. Pahl see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 532 Original Medicare patients and 1,893 services for Douglas W. Pahl. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Douglas W. Pahl's NPI number?
1841257136. 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 Douglas W. Pahl, 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 patients532
Services billed to Medicare1,893
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)372 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)346 services
  3. X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (72110)223 services
  4. X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)207 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)147 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%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Anxiety33%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%

Hospitals where Douglas W. Pahl works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas W. Pahl 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 Douglas W. Pahl is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Douglas W. Pahl as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Physiotherapy Associates Inc1,460 clinicians in the group
  • Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates LLC371 clinicians in the group
  • Hughston Clinic PC110 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Columbus

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Physiotherapy Associates Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMeharry Medical College School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841257136
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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