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CANDLER GASTROENTEROLOGY
NPI 1306276324
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Metter, GA

Active since November 13, 2013
380B CEDAR ST, METTER, GA 30439(912) 685-1215(912) 685-1216 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 24, 2023, Apr 13, 2021, Jan 29, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Candler Gastroenterology NPPES

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

CANDLER GASTROENTEROLOGY (NPI 1306276324) is a healthcare organization registered as a gastroenterology in Metter, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since November 2013. The organization lists Michael Purvis, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306276324
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Legal Business NameHOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF CANDLER COUNTY
Location Address380B CEDAR STMetter, GA 30439-4042
Mailing AddressPo Box 597Metter, GA 30439-0597 · (912) 685-5741 · Fax (912) 685-3905
Phone(912) 685-1215
Fax(912) 685-1216
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialMichael PurvisCeo · (912) 685-1704
Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2023
✔ NPI 1306276324 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
380B CEDAR ST, Metter, GA 30439
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCandler Gastroenterology

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Candler Gastroenterology is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

47

Medicare enrollment records show 47 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Candler Gastroenterology, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 10

Internal Medicine14
Nurse Practitioner13
Family Practice8
Emergency Medicine4
Gastroenterology2
General Practice2
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)1
General Surgery1
2 other specialties2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 47
Olalekan Akinyokunbo, M.D
General Practice
NPI 1063806040
400 CEDAR ST
Metter, GA 30439
(305) 585-1280
✔ PECOS0.4 mi
Matthew Demore, D.P.M.
Podiatry
NPI 1659378750
400 CEDAR ST
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5741
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Daniel Jung, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1942434535
400 CEDAR ST
Metter, GA 30439
(573) 489-6691
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Erin Slaughter, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1255594065
400 CEDAR ST
Metter, GA 30439
(478) 960-7476
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Jason Glow, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1114238854
10 DOCTORS ST
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5715
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Melissa Cartrette, AGNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1912768219
10 DOCTORS ST
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5715
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Loy Cowart, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1912921065
10 DOCTORS ST
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5715
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Susan Mclendon, APRN, CNS-BC
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
NPI 1629009501
10 DOCTORS ST
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5715
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Elijah Paradee, WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1619758083
10 DOCTORS ST
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5715
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
John Smith, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1952321937
10 DOCTORS STREET
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5715
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Maria Acosta, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1457344418
107 E. RAILROAD STREET
Pulaski, GA 30451
(912) 685-1802
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.4 mi
Traci Parillo, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1457968307
421 PAGE PLACE ROAD
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 259-9619
✔ PECOS15 mi
Aaron Clark, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1134439581
117 HILL POND LN
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 623-2155
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
James Jackson, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1467547836
450 GEORGIA AVE STE B
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 489-4123
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Tara Daniel
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598308561
1044 BERMUDA RUN
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 871-4847
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Mark Anderson, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1386112456
112 HILL POND LN STE A
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 259-9633
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Patrick Dorvilus, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1144222456
1497 FAIR RD STE 104
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 486-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Thomas Ferrari, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1346249109
401 W MAIN ST
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-9928
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Michael Oates, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1922045681
117 KITE RD
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(782) 891-1004
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Michael Williams, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1376504647
1604 MEADOWS LN
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 245-4179
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
See all 47 clinicians

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

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 Hospital Authority Of Candler County's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospital Authority Of Candler County is 1306276324. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2013. The provider is doing business as Candler Gastroenterology.

Where is Hospital Authority Of Candler County located?

Hospital Authority Of Candler County is located at 380B Cedar St, Metter, GA 30439. The listed phone number is (912) 685-1215.

What is Hospital Authority Of Candler County's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Hospital Authority Of Candler County enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hospital Authority Of Candler County is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hospital Authority Of Candler County?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 47 clinicians in 10 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Hospital Authority Of Candler County. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (14), Nurse Practitioner (13) and Family Practice (8). Of these, 11 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Hospital Authority Of Candler County accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Hospital Authority Of Candler County 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hospital Authority Of Candler County was last updated on February 24, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.