Jerry Followwill, M.D.
NPI 1770698599 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Port Lavaca, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jerry Followwill, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Port Lavaca, TX (NPI 1770698599).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770698599
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J2446 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,229 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 375 | $88 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 225 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Both Knees While Standing73565 | 140 | $37 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 122 | $70 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 106 | $107 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 62 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 255 | 115 |
| Meloxicam | 69 | 25 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 58 | 45 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 | 18 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 14 | 13 |
| Celecoxib | 13 | — |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$147 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6404 Nursery DrSte 202Victoria, TX 77904-1721Phone: (361) 576-0633Fax: (361) 576-0639
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2025-08-22
- Certified
- 2025-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jerry Followwill's NPI number?
- Jerry Followwill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770698599, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jerry Followwill's specialty?
- Jerry Followwill is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jerry Followwill located?
- Jerry Followwill's practice location on file with NPPES is 815 N Virginia St Fl 2, Port Lavaca, TX 77979-3025.
- What is Jerry Followwill's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jerry Followwill is (361) 552-0379.
- Does Jerry Followwill accept Medicare?
- Jerry Followwill is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jerry Followwill's NPI active?
- Yes — Jerry Followwill's NPI (1770698599) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.