Sidney Gorton, MD
NPI 1972572683 · Internal Medicine Physician · Belzoni, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sidney Gorton, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Belzoni, MS (NPI 1972572683).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972572683
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17500 (MS)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
726 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 307 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 154 | $10 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 84 | $3 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 39 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of One Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93926 | 19 | $90 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 18 | $26 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 208 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 2,071 | 358 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,034 | 180 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,000 | 192 |
| Omeprazole | 830 | 156 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 758 | 152 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 742 | 120 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$358 across 19 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-15
- Last updated
- 2010-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sidney Gorton's NPI number?
- Sidney Gorton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972572683, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sidney Gorton's specialty?
- Sidney Gorton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sidney Gorton located?
- Sidney Gorton's practice location on file with NPPES is 107 Church St, Belzoni, MS 39038-3929.
- What is Sidney Gorton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sidney Gorton is (662) 247-2105.
- Does Sidney Gorton accept Medicare?
- Sidney Gorton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sidney Gorton's NPI active?
- Yes — Sidney Gorton's NPI (1972572683) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.