Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Jesse Ezzell

MD · Gastroenterology · University Of Florida College Of Medicine
1203 JEFFERSON ST
Laurel, MS 39440
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 42+ Years Practicing
496
Medicare Patients / yr
17
Procedures Billed
42
Years Practicing
1
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 Dr. Ezzell

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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. Ezzell is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 39440, MS — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (601) 649-2863 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Ezzell Does

Dr. Ezzell served 496 Medicare patients across 572 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 57% below the average Gastroenterology in Mississippi (1,141 patients across 106 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)9371
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)7939
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)4646
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)3838
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)3733

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

Dr. Ezzell is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

South Central Reg Med Ctr

Laurel, MS
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 1203 JEFFERSON ST, Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 649-2863

Area Safety Grade

B+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 94% 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

62.0241

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

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 39440, MS

If Dr. Ezzell isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 39440, MS:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Stephen P. JohnsonGastroenterology40<1 mi
Vincent C. DunganGastroenterology1.1K<1 mi
Carolyn CegielskiGastroenterology996<1 mi
Kellen T. JexGastroenterology1.4K132.8 mi
Kayin JeffersGastroenterology338293.0 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Jesse Ezzell: Common Questions

Does Dr. Ezzell accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Ezzell is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Ezzell depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 39440, MS →
Where is Dr. Ezzell's office?
Dr. Ezzell practices at 1203 JEFFERSON ST, Laurel, MS 39440. Phone: (601) 649-2863.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Ezzell accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (601) 649-2863 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 39440, MS to see available options.
Does Dr. Ezzell offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Ezzell as offering telehealth. Call the office at (601) 649-2863 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Ezzell?
Dr. Ezzell graduated in 1984 and has been practicing for approximately 42 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Ezzell treated 496 Medicare patients across 17 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Ezzell 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) 649-2863 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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