Quick answers
- Does Gaeton D. Lorino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gaeton D. Lorino 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 Gaeton D. Lorino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 677 services for Gaeton D. Lorino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gaeton D. Lorino's NPI number?
- 1871553677. 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 Gaeton D. Lorino, 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 | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 677 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)267 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)96 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)86 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)85 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)44 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%
- COPD65%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Diabetes35%
Hospitals where Gaeton D. Lorino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gaeton D. Lorino 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.
- Baptist Medical Center SouthMontgomery, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010023
- Eamc - LanierValley, AL · Rural Emergency Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010780
- The East Alabama Healthcare AuthorityOpelika, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010029
Practice locations
Addresses where Gaeton D. Lorino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2000 Pepperell PkwyOpelika, AL 36801
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gaeton D. Lorino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The East Alabama Health Care Authority120 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
Other pulmonologists in Opelika
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Opelika, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The East Alabama Health Care Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871553677 |
| 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