Quick answers
- Does John W. Thurmond Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John W. Thurmond 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 John W. Thurmond Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 414 Original Medicare patients and 1,741 services for John W. Thurmond Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John W. Thurmond Iii's NPI number?
- 1962438804. 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 John W. Thurmond 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 patients | 414 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,741 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)331 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)316 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)270 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)209 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)116 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where John W. Thurmond Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John W. Thurmond 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.
- Aiken Regional Medical CenterAiken, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420082
- Optim Medical Center - ScrevenSylvania, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111312
- Piedmont Augusta HospitalAugusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110028
- Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med ColAugusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110034
Practice locations
Addresses where John W. Thurmond Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 509 W Martintown RdNorth Augusta, SC 29841 (803) 279‑4561
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in North Augusta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Augusta, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962438804 |
| 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