Doctor Directory

Medicare Doctors near 31554, GA

We index 480 Medicare-enrolled doctors near 31554, GA across 16 specialty categories. Each doctor has a full profile with CMS patient volume, hospital affiliations, and practice location. To keep this page readable we show the 10 closest doctors in each specialty below — click any doctor to see their full profile, or jump between specialties using the nav bar. 361 of the 480 are affiliated with at least one hospital near 31554, GA.

Data Source: Provider identity and specialties from NPPES (2026). Patient volume and procedures from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). We display publicly reported CMS data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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480
Medicare Doctors
16
Specialties Covered
361
Hospital-Affiliated

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Specialists are grouped into 16 categories — this follows the way Medicare beneficiaries actually search: primary care first, then the specialty that fits their condition. Click any specialty below to jump to its full list of doctors.

Primary Care Doctors

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30 Primary Care doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Harrison C. CarterInternal Medicine4.3K9.4 mi
Brittany TurnerNurse Practitioner10.5 mi
Mitzi B. TyreNurse Practitioner6310.5 mi
Patsy LottNurse Practitioner1.2K10.5 mi
Amanda Boatright-ScruggsNurse Practitioner1.3K10.9 mi
Linnie M. DavisNurse Practitioner10.9 mi
Caroline C. AndersonNurse Practitioner1.1K10.9 mi
Jennifer D. DowlingNurse Practitioner16110.9 mi
Jason N. CoxFamily Practice46311.0 mi
Ian L. FurtadoFamily Practice9011.1 mi
30 nearest Primary Care doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Cardiology Doctors

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30 Cardiology doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
William KnopfCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)8.5K13.0 mi
Hemachandran P. NairCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1.3K13.0 mi
Willie W. BellCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)39413.2 mi
Chadwick E. HugginsCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1.9K44.2 mi
Gary R. SternCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1.6K44.2 mi
William W. HancockCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)4.5K50.0 mi
Mina A. JacobCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)3.0K50.1 mi
Marcus L. WilliamsCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)2.6K50.1 mi
Anthony BurkeCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)3.6K51.7 mi
Carlos E. Drago LudowiegCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1.6K89.4 mi
30 nearest Cardiology doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Cancer Care Doctors

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30 Cancer Care doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Eric B. AndersonHematology/Oncology38012.9 mi
Jeyanthi RamanarayananHematology/Oncology29344.1 mi
Apurva N. ShahHematology/Oncology30050.0 mi
Wesley W. WalkerRadiation Oncology46450.0 mi
Johnny J. Stephens, Jr.Hematology/Oncology11450.1 mi
Sahithi ChittamuriHematology/Oncology3150.1 mi
Suzanne E. PattonMedical Oncology4150.1 mi
Vinod Kumar Reddy SolipuramHematology/Oncology51.3 mi
Anup K. LahiryMedical Oncology1789.3 mi
Chirag R. JaniHematology/Oncology1.2K89.4 mi
30 nearest Cancer Care doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Orthopedic & Rehab Doctors

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30 Orthopedic & Rehab doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
James W. BarberOrthopedic Surgery50912.9 mi
Joshua L. VickersOrthopedic Surgery71113.2 mi
Stephen AugustineOrthopedic Surgery28913.2 mi
Kate E. PayloPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation52013.2 mi
Hewatt M. SimsOrthopedic Surgery46913.2 mi
Laura L. TharpOrthopedic Surgery34213.2 mi
Taylor J. PolanderOrthopedic Surgery38545.1 mi
Edward W. HellmanOrthopedic Surgery1.2K51.7 mi
David M. BanksOrthopedic Surgery1.4K51.7 mi
William M. SmithOrthopedic Surgery2.0K51.7 mi
30 nearest Orthopedic & Rehab doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Mental Health Doctors

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30 Mental Health doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Abhinav SaxenaPsychiatry28251.7 mi
Dan E. PhillipsPsychiatry5689.4 mi
Oluwatomiwa O. BabadePsychiatry89.4 mi
Mfon M. InyangPsychiatry2389.5 mi
Maria E. JasinskasPsychiatry3289.5 mi
Todd S. SmithClinical Psychologist5089.6 mi
Sasi K. NayuduPsychiatry28289.7 mi
Vickie B. HarrisPsychiatry89.7 mi
Michael J. McmanusPsychiatry258176.7 mi
Kenneth R. Daughtrey, Jr.Psychiatry248406.6 mi
30 nearest Mental Health doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Dermatology Doctors

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30 Dermatology doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
William G. IrwinDermatology6550.0 mi
Edward A. Di PretaDermatology2.1K72.3 mi
Mark W. BonnerDermatology1.0K74.2 mi
Victoria M. MadrayDermatology79.0 mi
Diane G. BowenDermatology2579.0 mi
Ashley C. CavalierDermatology2.4K79.0 mi
Jordan P. BrooksDermatology1.1K79.0 mi
Jose M. TheckedathDermatology26390.1 mi
Robert L. LottDermatology96793.1 mi
Stuart M. GoldsmithDermatology2.4K93.1 mi
30 nearest Dermatology doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors

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30 Ear, Nose & Throat doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
George H. Livermore, IiiOtolaryngology50113.0 mi
Robert FowlerOtolaryngology44.2 mi
Zachary NygrenOtolaryngology55.4 mi
Scott F. DalyOtolaryngology63171.3 mi
Sneha G. GiriOtolaryngology71.3 mi
Sherman A. StevensonOtolaryngology89372.0 mi
Joseph H. BeeOtolaryngology1.1K72.0 mi
Karla K. HansenOtolaryngology1.1K72.0 mi
Nicholas NesbittOtolaryngology90.2 mi
Christopher J. MannOtolaryngology1.2K93.5 mi
30 nearest Ear, Nose & Throat doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Endocrinology Doctors

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30 Endocrinology doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Shenon E. BadreEndocrinology74672.0 mi
Parameshwara BollaEndocrinology72.0 mi
Natalia V. Chaar-TiradoEndocrinology66272.1 mi
Ismary O. DecastroEndocrinology82495.3 mi
Priti NathEndocrinology1297.9 mi
Carolyn A. NelsonEndocrinology59897.9 mi
Akinola O. AyodejiEndocrinology308125.5 mi
Heather ChoatEndocrinology166.7 mi
Bruce S. TrippeEndocrinology166.8 mi
James G. PowellEndocrinology2.6K392.6 mi
30 nearest Endocrinology doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Eye Care Doctors

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30 Eye Care doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Sarah DayOptometry69810.9 mi
Anthony B. HuttoOptometry63510.9 mi
James L. McquaigOptometry28110.9 mi
Kevin MurphyOptometry62012.9 mi
Deborah F. McdonaldOptometry46513.2 mi
Lauren K. RoweOptometry85213.2 mi
Ellen D. FitzgeraldOptometry67913.5 mi
James D. ThomasOptometry33545.2 mi
Elizabeth J. CrandallOphthalmology2.5K45.2 mi
Ted A. McelroyOptometry44849.9 mi
30 nearest Eye Care doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Gastroenterology Doctors

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30 Gastroenterology doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Sudhakar JonnalagaddaGastroenterology66612.9 mi
David C. WhiteheadGastroenterology61344.2 mi
Temitope FosterGastroenterology19550.1 mi
Brent W. AckerGastroenterology53750.1 mi
John HyattGastroenterology9150.1 mi
Joseph G. CheathamGastroenterology18450.1 mi
Carl WoodsGastroenterology82650.1 mi
George YaredGastroenterology67451.7 mi
Samvel A. CharukhchianGastroenterology89.3 mi
Kayin JeffersGastroenterology33889.4 mi
30 nearest Gastroenterology doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Nephrology Doctors

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30 Nephrology doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Prasanna S. SrinageshNephrology67310.5 mi
Thet N. ZawNephrology76012.9 mi
Abduljalil ElfasiNephrology79249.6 mi
Sitarama Arvind V. MudunuruNephrology66050.1 mi
Brittany ThomasNephrology51050.1 mi
Ismail Abubakar IbrahimNephrology89.3 mi
Laith M. Al DahabrehNephrology2.0K89.3 mi
Salim Bou SlaimanNephrology2.9K89.3 mi
Yousef N. SweidanNephrology2.7K89.3 mi
William J. DavanzoNephrology63289.4 mi
30 nearest Nephrology doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Neurology Doctors

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30 Neurology doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Nimi P. PatelNeurology77226.1 mi
Brad E. LindseyNeurology69750.1 mi
Deborah C. StokesNeurology16750.1 mi
Hunter CollinsNeurology14171.5 mi
Kent PoseyNeurology1.4K71.5 mi
Enrique J. FernandezNeurology52072.0 mi
Lori TreftsNeurology63372.1 mi
Cyril I. LukianovNeurology72.1 mi
Phillip AmodeoNeurology65972.1 mi
Rafael D. Rodriguez AbreuNeurology78572.2 mi
30 nearest Neurology doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Podiatry Doctors

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30 Podiatry doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Danielle R. MckennaPodiatry49244.3 mi
Franklin C. CatrettPodiatry48889.6 mi
Wendy S. WillisPodiatry43689.6 mi
Jon DurhamPodiatry41489.6 mi
Kessa MaurasPodiatry788352.9 mi
Shelley M. BrandPodiatry737352.9 mi
Joseph P. GarboPodiatry1.6K459.3 mi
Richard A. Myers, Jr.Podiatry1.9K514.8 mi
Larry LaurichPodiatry406706.2 mi
Chad LaurichPodiatry456706.2 mi
30 nearest Podiatry doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Pulmonology Doctors

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30 Pulmonology doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Bhavdipku G. PatelPulmonary Disease58113.8 mi
Manel D. NayakPulmonary Disease1.5K26.0 mi
Stephen A. Chitty, IvPulmonary Disease1.6K44.3 mi
Edward FloresPulmonary Disease3.2K50.1 mi
Rubal PatelPulmonary Disease1.2K51.7 mi
Mary J. PorterPulmonary Disease2.6K66.6 mi
James A. Daly, IiiPulmonary Disease2.6K66.6 mi
Michael D. BrownPulmonary Disease1.0K71.3 mi
Herman LevyPulmonary Disease99572.0 mi
Colman D. SudduthPulmonary Disease1.2K72.0 mi
30 nearest Pulmonology doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Rheumatology Doctors

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30 Rheumatology doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Charles GaleaRheumatology70425.3 mi
Carolyn J. FeltonRheumatology25251.7 mi
James E. Mossell, IiiRheumatology1.3K51.7 mi
Erick BournigalRheumatology1.4K78.6 mi
Nilofer A. AhsanRheumatology10389.4 mi
Than WinRheumatology64797.2 mi
Gustavo CarboneRheumatology1.6K97.9 mi
Elnaz BalashiRheumatology125.5 mi
Edmund G. LacourRheumatology7.7K161.7 mi
Samuel W. McalpineRheumatology275.1 mi
30 nearest Rheumatology doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Urology Doctors

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30 Urology doctors are indexed near 31554, GA. Showing the 10 closest to the center of 31554, GA, ordered by distance.

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
A P. SherlagUrology13.5 mi
Challori J. ReddyUrology66413.7 mi
Mark D. ByronUrology3.2K44.2 mi
Jeffry J. PetersUrology1.7K49.9 mi
Robert G. AndersonUrology21449.9 mi
Thomas W. SchoborgUrology24550.1 mi
Peter TranUrology79550.1 mi
Rex AjayiUrology90.1 mi
John McgillUrology74490.1 mi
Khaled AjibUrology6.3K93.1 mi
30 nearest Urology doctors indexed for 31554, GA · call individual offices to confirm Medicare plan acceptance.

Community Context: 31554, GA

Doctor availability is shaped by the community around it. Areas with higher senior populations tend to have more primary care, cardiology, and geriatric specialists. Rural areas may have fewer specialists but stronger telehealth adoption. Here's the local context near 31554, GA:

821
Residents 65+
1812%
On Medicare
C+
Area Safety Grade
97.0369
Households with Fiber

Demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Safety grades from CrimeGrade.org. Full neighborhood profiles at BestNeighborhood.org. Address-specific broadband options at ISPReports.org — important for Medicare beneficiaries considering telehealth visits.

Telehealth near 31554, GA: Is Your Internet Ready?

Many Medicare Advantage and some Part D plans now cover telehealth visits, making routine check-ins, specialist consults, and prescription refills easier from home. But telehealth requires reliable internet. Check providers at your specific address below. For official guidance on virtual visits, see Telehealth.HHS.gov from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

For a full block-level internet report near 31554, GA, see ispreports.org.

Why Doctor Choice Matters for Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans each have their own provider networks. The specialist you want may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. A few things to keep in mind when evaluating doctors near 31554, GA:

  • Network matters most. Medicare Advantage plans restrict which doctors you can use at in-network rates. Original Medicare + Medigap accepts any Medicare-enrolled provider. Always verify network status before enrolling.
  • Experience varies. Doctor experience levels range widely. Our pages show Medicare patient volume and procedure counts so you can gauge how frequently a doctor performs specific services.
  • Telehealth expands access. Many Medicare Advantage and Part D plans now cover telehealth visits — especially valuable for follow-ups, mental health, and specialist consults if mobility is limited. Check whether your address has reliable internet for telehealth →
  • Hospital affiliations matter for procedures. If you might need a procedure, check which hospitals your specialist is affiliated with — and whether those hospitals are also in your plan's network.

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Doctor FAQ: 31554, GA

How many doctors accept Medicare near 31554, GA?
We list 480 Medicare-enrolled doctors near 31554, GA across 16 specialty categories. All are registered with Medicare; whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers them depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 31554, GA →
How do I find out which Medicare plans my doctor accepts?
Three quick steps: (1) open any doctor profile above, (2) call the office to confirm which plans they currently accept for Medicare patients, and (3) compare the Medicare plans available near 31554, GA to pick the right one. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE for help at any time.
Do doctors near 31554, GA offer telehealth?
Most Medicare-enrolled primary care physicians and many specialists now offer telehealth visits, especially since CMS expanded reimbursement in 2020. Availability varies by practice and by visit type — annual wellness exams and established-patient follow-ups are the most commonly offered virtual visits. Call the office directly to confirm what they offer and whether your plan covers it. Reliable broadband matters for video visits — check internet options near 31554, GA.
What's the difference between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare for doctor access?
Original Medicare (Parts A + B) lets you see any doctor who accepts Medicare — no network restrictions. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans restrict you to their provider network for in-network rates. Out-of-network care on Advantage plans typically costs much more, and some HMO-style plans don't cover it at all except in emergencies. Read our complete guide →
Is this data up to date?
Doctor identity, specialty, and address come from the CMS NPPES registry (refreshed monthly). Patient volumes and procedures come from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (annual, typically 18 months in arrears). Hospital affiliations come from CMS Physician Compare. We refresh all three sources on each data release. Read our methodology →

About the Data & Editorial Team

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews every doctor directory on this site for data accuracy, source verification, and methodology compliance. All 480 physicians listed near 31554, GA come from publicly available CMS sources and are displayed without requiring any personal information from visitors.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to consumer data tools. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org, CrimeGrade.org, and ISPReports.org, whose block-level data powers the local context on every page.

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InsuranceDataNow is an informational resource based in South Jordan, Utah. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare, CMS, or any doctor listed.

TPMO Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE (24 hours a day/7 days a week) to get information on all of your options.

Sources

  • CMS NPPES: Provider identity, specialties, and addresses from npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov
  • Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data: Patient volumes and procedure counts from data.cms.gov
  • CMS Physician Compare: Hospital affiliations from data.cms.gov
  • CrimeGrade.org: Block-level safety data for 31554, GA
  • BestNeighborhood.org: Community profile for 31554, GA
  • ISPReports.org: Broadband availability for telehealth readiness

All data is sourced from official government databases and trusted third-party providers. Data is updated regularly — see page header for last refresh dates. Read our methodology →Privacy policy

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Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in 31554, GA

If you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, a D-SNP combines both into a single plan — often with $0 premiums, $0 copays, and extra benefits like dental, vision, and transportation.

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Community Health in 31554, GA

CDC PLACES data for 31554, GA. Higher screening rates and lower disease burden generally indicate better preventive care access — factors that influence plan choice.

Diabetes
16.7%
of adults · national avg 12.1%
Heart Disease
8.0%
coronary heart disease · national avg 6.2%
High Blood Pressure
43.5%
of adults · national avg 34.1%

Source: CDC PLACES (2025) — zip-level estimates.

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