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Joseph J Gaines Jr., MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Athens, GA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1003882036

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Joseph J Gaines Jr.
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1230 Baxter St, Athens, GA, 30606
Fax (706) 389-2426
Enumeration date Feb 28, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Mar 4, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

207ZP0102X Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 028550 (GA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
00382434B Medicaid GA -
220019464 Other GA RAILROAD MEDICARE

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Joseph Gaines?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Joseph Gaines is 1003882036, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Joseph Gaines practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Athens, GA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-03-04.