Summary

Dr. Nathan Compton is a surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and brings 18 years of surgical experience to his practice. Dr. Compton is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Compton practices at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he focuses on treating various surgical conditions. He has experience managing breast cancer cases, including metastatic and recurrent forms of the disease. His surgical expertise includes performing brain tumor biopsies and conducting pathology tests to help diagnose patient conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 18 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Locations

Dr. Nathan Lyle Compton has 3 locations

Southern Surgery And Urology Center

139 Fairfield DrHattiesburg, MS 39402
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Merit Health Wesley

5001 Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 39402

Forrest County General Hospital

6051 U S Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Hattiesburg , MSHattiesburg , MSHATTIESBURG , MSHattiesburg , MS
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nathan Lyle Compton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nathan Lyle Compton has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Dr. Nathan Lyle Compton holds an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Compton's NPI number is 1316110745.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Nathan Compton accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Nathan Compton accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Nathan Compton accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Nathan Compton has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Nathan Compton affiliated with?
Dr. Nathan Compton is affiliated with Merit Health Wesley.
Where is Dr. Nathan Compton's office located?
Dr. Nathan Compton's office is located at 139 Fairfield Dr, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402.

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