Quick answers
- Does Otis Gowdy Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Otis Gowdy Jr. 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 Otis Gowdy Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 404 Original Medicare patients and 1,660 services for Otis Gowdy Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Otis Gowdy Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1992782544. 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 Otis Gowdy Jr., 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 | 404 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,660 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)509 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)217 services
- Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) (90970)175 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)160 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)143 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes70%
- Arthritis52%
- Heart failure50%
Hospitals where Otis Gowdy Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Otis Gowdy Jr. 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.
- Anderson Regional Medical CenterMeridian, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250104
- Choctaw Health CenterPhiladelphia, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250127
- Ochsner Rush HospitalMeridian, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250069
Practice locations
Addresses where Otis Gowdy Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1600 22nd Ave, Suite AMeridian, MS 39301 (601) 693‑1055
- 2124 14th StMeridian, MS 39301 (601) 553‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Otis Gowdy Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anderson Physician Alliance Inc69 clinicians in the group
- Dumont Physician Services LLC46 clinicians in the group
- Hospitalist Services of Meridian PA40 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Meridian
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Meridian, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anderson Physician Alliance Inc
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 | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992782544 |
| 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