Doctor Profile

Dermatology · Dermatology

Sam C. Tumminello

MD · Dermatology · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
19 SGT PRENTISS DR
Natchez, MS 39120
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 44+ Years Practicing
3.3K
Medicare Patients / yr
24
Procedures Billed
44
Years Practicing
0
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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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Mississippi, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Tumminello is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 39120, LA — the Dermatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (601) 442-8437 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Tumminello Does

Dr. Tumminello served 3,294 Medicare patients across 6,110 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Dermatology in Mississippi (3,098 patients across 63 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,640509
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)1,097889
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,026699
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)390335
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (99212)284268

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Tumminello 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

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Dr. Tumminello. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 19 SGT PRENTISS DR, Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: (601) 442-8437

Area Safety Grade

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

25 min

Average commute time in this zip · 96% 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

46.9492

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

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Other Dermatology Doctors near 39120, LA

If Dr. Tumminello isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest dermatology doctors near 39120, LA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
James M. Brock, Jr.Dermatology2.4K55.9 mi
Heather R. NewlonDermatology4.1K55.9 mi
Rebecca S. GilesDermatology1.5K67.9 mi
George B. IngrishDermatology4.4K67.9 mi
Rachel B. DeanDermatology1.6K69.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Tumminello takes three steps:

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Sam C. Tumminello: Common Questions

Does Dr. Tumminello accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Tumminello is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Tumminello depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 39120, LA →
Where is Dr. Tumminello's office?
Dr. Tumminello practices at 19 SGT PRENTISS DR, Natchez, MS 39120. Phone: (601) 442-8437.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Tumminello accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (601) 442-8437 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 39120, LA to see available options.
Does Dr. Tumminello offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Tumminello as offering telehealth. Call the office at (601) 442-8437 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Tumminello?
Dr. Tumminello graduated in 1982 and has been practicing for approximately 44 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Tumminello treated 3,294 Medicare patients across 24 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Tumminello 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 (601) 442-8437 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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