Quick answers
- Does Vernon L. Pruitt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vernon L. Pruitt 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 Vernon L. Pruitt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 478 Original Medicare patients and 539 services for Vernon L. Pruitt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vernon L. Pruitt's NPI number?
- 1912986886. 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 Vernon L. Pruitt, 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 | 478 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 539 |
| Different services or procedures | 86 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)50 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)46 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)28 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone (01230)21 services
- Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker (00530)20 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Vernon L. Pruitt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vernon L. Pruitt 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.
- Lake Charles Memorial HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190060
- Southeast Health Medical CenterDothan, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010001
Practice locations
Addresses where Vernon L. Pruitt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1108 Ross Clark CirDothan, AL 36301 (334) 793‑8111
- 1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 494‑3255
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vernon L. Pruitt as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- LCMS Cardiovascular Diseases, LLC35 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Consultants Medical Group PC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Dothan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dothan, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in LCMS Cardiovascular Diseases, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912986886 |
| 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