Dr Matthew Shepard Cranford, M D - Medicare Gastroenterology in Augusta, GA

Dr Matthew Shepard Cranford, M D is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Augusta, Georgia. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Consultants Of Augusta, Pc and his current practice location is 820 Saint Sebastian Way, Suite 5b, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 722-2400.

Dr Matthew Shepard Cranford is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 34801) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1558307090.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew Shepard Cranford, M D
820 Saint Sebastian Way, Suite 5b,
Augusta, GA 30901-2643
(706) 722-2400
(706) 724-9211



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew Shepard Cranford
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience34 Years
Location820 Saint Sebastian Way, Augusta, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Matthew Shepard Cranford attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558307090
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/12/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143249193
  • Enrollment ID: I20110715000400

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew Shepard Cranford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558307090NPI-NPPES
00476957GMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 34801 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Doctors HospitalAugusta, GAHospital
University HospitalAugusta, GAHospital
Aiken Regional Medical CenterAiken, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Consultants Of Augusta, Pc448664343426

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Entity NameGastroenterology Consultants Of Augusta, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508089137
PECOS PAC ID: 4486643434
Enrollment ID: O20040506001129

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Matthew Shepard Cranford, M D
820 Saint Sebastian Way, Suite 5b,
Augusta, GA 30901-2643

Ph: (706) 722-2400
Dr Matthew Shepard Cranford, M D
820 Saint Sebastian Way, Suite 5b,
Augusta, GA 30901-2643

Ph: (706) 722-2400

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