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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Nelson S. Gwinn Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Ozark, AL · Donalsonville, GA · Marianna, FL … · Alabama, Georgia, Florida

Summary

Dr. Nelson S. Gwinn Iii, MD is a cardiologist at 1001 N Main St, Opp, AL 36467. Phone: (334) 493-3541. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nelson S. Gwinn Iii had 2,668 Original Medicare patients and 19,956 services. NPI 1922087071. 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.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 1001 N Main St, Opp, AL 36467 · Directions (10 more locations)
  • Phone: (334) 493‑3541
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Dale Medical Center, Donalsonville Hospital Inc, Jackson Hospital and 2 more
  • Group practice: Donalsonville Hospital Inc (+2 more)
  • Medical school: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nelson S. Gwinn Iii, 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 Nelson S. Gwinn Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nelson S. Gwinn Iii 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 Nelson S. Gwinn Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,668 Original Medicare patients and 19,956 services for Nelson S. Gwinn Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nelson S. Gwinn Iii's NPI number?
1922087071. 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 Nelson S. Gwinn Iii, 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 patients2,668
Services billed to Medicare19,956
Different services or procedures63
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)6,406 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)3,159 services
  3. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)3,120 services
  4. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)1,539 services
  5. Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)1,212 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%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Atrial fibrillation38%

Hospitals where Nelson S. Gwinn Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nelson S. Gwinn Iii 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.

  • Dale Medical CenterOzark, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010021
  • Donalsonville Hospital IncDonalsonville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110194
  • Jackson HospitalMarianna, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100142
  • Medical Center EnterpriseEnterprise, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010049
  • 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 Nelson S. Gwinn Iii 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 Nelson S. Gwinn Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Donalsonville Hospital Inc65 clinicians in the group
  • The Hospital Authority of Miller County30 clinicians in the group
  • Southeast Cardiology Clinic Inc.5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Alabama →

Other cardiologists in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Donalsonville Hospital Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922087071
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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