Quick answers
- Does Bethany R. Hairston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bethany R. Hairston 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 Bethany R. Hairston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,680 Original Medicare patients and 7,268 services for Bethany R. Hairston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bethany R. Hairston's NPI number?
- 1871513721. 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 Bethany R. Hairston, 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 | 1,680 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,268 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,295 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,449 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)875 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)680 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)402 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes25%
- Anxiety18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Bethany R. Hairston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 724 Leigh DrColumbus, MS 39705 (662) 328‑3375
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bethany R. Hairston as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bethany R Hairston MD4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bethany R Hairston MD
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871513721 |
| 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
- 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