Quick answers
- Does Chad S. Altmyer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chad S. Altmyer 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 Chad S. Altmyer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 401 Original Medicare patients and 22,374 services for Chad S. Altmyer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chad S. Altmyer's NPI number?
- 1952494718. 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 Chad S. Altmyer, 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 | 401 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 22,374 |
| Different services or procedures | 83 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)19,716 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)507 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)199 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)160 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (J1030)139 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%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Chad S. Altmyer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chad S. Altmyer 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 Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha CountyStarkville, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250050
- Bmh-Golden TriangleColumbus, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250100
- Mississippi Methodist Rehab CenterJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 250152
- Webster General Hospital/ Swing BedEupora, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250020
- Winston Medical CenterLouisville, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250027
Practice locations
Addresses where Chad S. Altmyer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1211 S Gloster St, Suite ATupelo, MS 38801 (662) 767‑4200
- 521 S Montgomery St, Suite 3Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 767‑4200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chad S. Altmyer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Specialty Orthopedic Group of Mississippi PLLC41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Tupelo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tupelo, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Specialty Orthopedic Group of Mississippi PLLC
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 | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952494718 |
| 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