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DR. GERALD WAYNE SKIPPER JR. M.D.
NPI 1275507170
Family Medicine in Blountstown, FL

Active since February 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.15/100
CMS Quality Rating
17808 NE CHARLIE JOHNS ST, BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424(850) 674-4524(850) 674-2300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 29, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Gerald Wayne Skipper Jr. M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. GERALD WAYNE SKIPPER JR. M.D. (NPI 1275507170) is an individual family medicine provider in Blountstown, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME71226) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275507170
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GERALD WAYNE SKIPPER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address17808 NE CHARLIE JOHNS STBlountstown, FL 32424-1052
Mailing Address17808 Ne Charlie Johns StBlountstown, FL 32424-1052 · (850) 674-4524 · Fax (850) 674-2300
Phone(850) 674-4524
Fax(850) 674-2300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 29, 2016
✔ NPI 1275507170 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME71226
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
17808 NE CHARLIE JOHNS ST, Blountstown, FL 32424
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid254802000FL
Medicare UPING70029FL
Medicare OSCAR/certification32248VFL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Capital Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gerald Wayne Skipper Jr. M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294817409
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080128000173
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gerald Skipper reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc
Same address
Rural Health
17808 NE CHARLIE JOHNS ST
Blountstown, FL 32424
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 654 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437108271 (850) 674-4524

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Tallahassee, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100135
Location1300 Miccosukee RdTallahassee, FL 32308 · Leon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jackson Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marianna, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100142
Location4250 Hospital DrMarianna, FL 32446 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Calhoun-Liberty Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Blountstown, FL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number101304
Location20370 NE Burns AveBlountstown, FL 32424 · Calhoun County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32424 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

99.15/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers40 claims74 services$6.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers16 claims95 services$24.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers23 claims23 services$66.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers14 claims14 services$20.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers21 claims21 services$19.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers25 claims145 services$2.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. CLIFFORD STUART BRISTOL M.D.
Family Medicine
17808 NE CHARLIE JOHNS ST
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Calhoun County (850) 674-4524
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE INC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
17808 NE CHARLIE JOHNS ST
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Calhoun County (850) 674-4524
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE INC
Family Medicine
17808 NE CHARLIE JOHNS ST
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Calhoun County (850) 674-4524
LEAH MICHELLE VARIEUR ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
17808 NE CHARLIE JOHNS ST
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Calhoun County (850) 674-4524

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gerald Skipper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Skipper is 1275507170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006.

Where is Gerald Skipper located?

Gerald Skipper practices at 17808 NE Charlie Johns St, Blountstown, FL 32424. The listed phone number is (850) 674-4524.

What is Gerald Skipper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Gerald Skipper enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald Skipper is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Gerald Skipper's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gerald Skipper reassigns Medicare benefits to Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc (Blountstown, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Gerald Skipper's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gerald Skipper accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Capital Health Plan, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 1 other insurer list Gerald Skipper as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Gerald Skipper affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gerald Skipper is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Jackson Hospital and Calhoun-Liberty Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerald Skipper was last updated on February 29, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.