Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Nathaniel Winstead

Gastroenterology · Tulane University School Of Medicine
188 HOSPITAL DR
SUITE 405
Fairhope, AL 36532
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 25+ Years Practicing
618
Medicare Patients / yr
12
Procedures Billed
25
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Nathaniel Winstead

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Alabama, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Nathaniel Winstead is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 36532, AL — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Nathaniel Winstead Does

Nathaniel Winstead served 618 Medicare patients across 662 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Gastroenterology in Alabama (643 patients across 165 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)10296
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)10098
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)9285
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)6966
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)6348

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Nathaniel Winstead billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Nathaniel Winstead is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Thomas Hospital

Fairhope, AL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center

Mobile, AL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Nathaniel Winstead practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Nathaniel Winstead offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 405, Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: (251) 990-0360

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

29 min

Average commute time in this zip · 86% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

87.9336

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 36532, AL

If Nathaniel Winstead isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 36532, AL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jonathan P. FrancisGastroenterology1.5 mi
Matthew M. EvesGastroenterology8781.5 mi
Christopher W. IvesGastroenterology6782.2 mi
Matthew L. CarnesGastroenterology4152.2 mi
Michael K. SandersGastroenterology1.2K21.6 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Nathaniel Winstead: Common Questions

Does Nathaniel Winstead accept Medicare?
Yes. Nathaniel Winstead is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Nathaniel Winstead depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 36532, AL →
Where is Nathaniel Winstead's office?
Nathaniel Winstead practices at 188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 405, Fairhope, AL 36532. Phone: (251) 990-0360.
What Medicare plans does Nathaniel Winstead accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (251) 990-0360 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 36532, AL to see available options.
Does Nathaniel Winstead offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Nathaniel Winstead as offering telehealth. Call the office at (251) 990-0360 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Nathaniel Winstead?
Nathaniel Winstead graduated in 2001 and has been practicing for approximately 25 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Nathaniel Winstead treated 618 Medicare patients across 12 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Nathaniel Winstead is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (251) 990-0360 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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