Anesthesiology Specialists in Valdosta, GA
Browse 18 Anesthesiology providers listed in NPPES with a practice address in Valdosta, Georgia.
How Valdosta compares with the U.S.
Valdosta has 33 clinicians in Anesthesiology per 100,000 residents, about 1.8 times the U.S. rate of 18.
That is 18 active clinicians in Anesthesiology with a practice address in Valdosta, for a population of 55,252.
The Georgia rate is 13 per 100,000 residents.
What these numbers mean
Clinicians per 100,000 residents compares places of different sizes. We count active clinicians who list a practice address in the area in the federal NPI registry (NPPES) and divide by the number of people who live there, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The U.S. rate is the same calculation for the whole country.
A higher number does not mean it is easier to get an appointment, that wait times are shorter, or that care is better. It also does not show how many clinicians are accepting new patients or which insurance plans they take. A lower number does not by itself mean there is a shortage.
City counts use the city name in each clinician's practice address. That postal city can cover a larger or smaller area than the city limits the Census Bureau uses for population, and many clinicians list only one address even if they work in several places. Cities with hospitals or large medical centers often list more specialists than the number of residents alone would suggest, because patients also come from nearby areas.
82% of clinicians in Anesthesiology in Valdosta listed in the CMS Medicare file (9 of 11) accept Medicare assignment. That is lower than the Georgia share of 89%.
What is Medicare assignment?
A clinician who accepts Medicare assignment agrees to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for services that Original Medicare covers. You usually still pay your deductible and coinsurance. This comes from the CMS Doctors and Clinicians file and applies to Original Medicare only. Medicare Advantage plans have their own provider networks. It does not show whether a clinician is taking new patients.
Some clinicians are listed as "may accept assignment," which means they can decide case by case. Clinicians without an assignment flag, or who are not in the CMS file, are not counted as accepting assignment. That does not mean they refuse Medicare. Ask the office before your visit.
9% of clinicians in Anesthesiology in Valdosta listed in the CMS Medicare file (1 of 11) have a CMS telehealth indicator, meaning their recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. That is higher than the Georgia share of 1%.
About the telehealth indicator
The telehealth indicator comes from CMS. It marks clinicians whose recent paid Medicare claims include services delivered by telehealth. It means a clinician has provided some services by telehealth, not that every visit can be done online. A clinician without the indicator may still offer telehealth, for example to patients who are not on Medicare. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
These figures summarize public federal data. They do not measure quality of care, appointment availability, or whether a clinician accepts your insurance or new patients. Registry addresses can be out of date. Please confirm details directly with the office and your plan. This information is not medical advice.
Prepared by T-MedInfo from NPPES, CMS and U.S. Census Bureau data. Questions or corrections: support@true-medinfo.com · Methodology
Sources: Clinician counts and practice addresses: NPPES NPI Registry, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data as of August 2026. Medicare assignment and telehealth indicators: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003 (Total Population).
Anesthesiology Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Medicare enrollment and order/referring eligibility listed by CMS for Anesthesiology practitioners in Valdosta, GA
Dr. Kirsten Battles , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Emmett W Bowers , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. James Harrison Campagna , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Wiley Ladon Drury , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Matthew Taylor Engel , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Eric Hamilton , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Robert Grant Hollenbeck , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Ronald Lee Hurst , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Kevin Lee Kenworthy , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Julio Raffael Medina , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Ghari N Richardson , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Thomas E. Street , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. James Wesley Warren , DO
Anesthesiology
Dr. John L Wright , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Richard Charles Feese , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Nayana Patel , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Lewis L Potyondy , MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Timothy J. Schlairet , DO
Anesthesiology
Frequently Asked Questions about Anesthesiology in Valdosta
Each practitioner profile shows the NUCC taxonomy code and any state license number the practitioner reported to NPPES, plus a link to the Georgia licensing board lookup. NPPES entries are self-reported; current license status is published only by the state board.
This list shows NPI records that are active in NPPES. A deactivated NPI keeps its profile with the deactivation date and practice history; find it with the site search by name or NPI number.
Other Specialties in Valdosta
- Speech-Language Pathologist 136
- Nurse Practitioner - Family 118
- Pharmacist 86
- Social Worker - Clinical 63
- Nurse Practitioner 42
- Physical Therapist 40
- Physician Assistant 34
- Dentist - General Practice 25
- Dentist 22
- Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health 20
- Chiropractor 19
- Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 19
Anesthesiology Specialists in Other Georgia Cities
Cities with the most listed practitioners first.