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SUMTER INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
NPI 1144318460
Internal Medicine in Sumter, SC

Active since October 11, 2006CLIA 42D1021136 · Waiver
12 BARNETTE DR, SUMTER, SC 29150(803) 773-5442(803) 778-2394 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Sumter Internal Medicine Associates NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SUMTER INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES (NPI 1144318460) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Sumter, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 12, 2028 and lists Thomas Hawkey, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144318460
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameSUMTER INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
Location Address12 BARNETTE DRSumter, SC 29150-8004
Mailing Address12 Barnette DrSumter, SC 29150-8004 · (803) 773-5442 · Fax (803) 778-2394
Phone(803) 773-5442
Fax(803) 778-2394
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialThomas HawkeyOwner · (803) 773-5442
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 1, 2008
✔ NPI 1144318460 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 0319
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
12 BARNETTE DR, Sumter, SC 29150
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherCK2453SC · Railroad Medicare
MedicaidGP0872SC
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified7474SC · Group Provider Id

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sumter Internal Medicine Associates is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Sumter Internal Medicine Associates, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Thomas Hawkey, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1043292618
12 BARNETTE DR
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-5442
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 42D1021136

Sumter Internal Medicine Associates PA Attn Jacqui Hawkey · Sumter, SC
Active · expires Jan 12, 2028
CLIA Number42D1021136
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 13, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 12, 2028
Laboratory DirectorThomas E. Hawkey MD
Laboratory Phone(803) 773-5441
Laboratory LocationSumter Internal Medicine Associates PA Attn Jacqui Hawkey2555 Lin Do Court, Sumter, SC 29150
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sumter Internal Medicine Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sumter Internal Medicine Associates is 1144318460. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is Sumter Internal Medicine Associates located?

Sumter Internal Medicine Associates is located at 12 Barnette Dr, Sumter, SC 29150. The listed phone number is (803) 773-5442.

What is Sumter Internal Medicine Associates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Sumter Internal Medicine Associates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sumter Internal Medicine Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Sumter Internal Medicine Associates?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Sumter Internal Medicine Associates. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Sumter Internal Medicine Associates hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 42D1021136) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 12, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Sumter Internal Medicine Associates accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Sumter Internal Medicine Associates as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sumter Internal Medicine Associates was last updated on May 1, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.