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SANFORD WILLIAM HAWKINS-RIVERS M.D.
NPI 1194749648
Surgery in Dunn, NC

Active since July 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
803 TILGHMAN DR, SUITE 200, DUNN, NC 28334(910) 892-1550(910) 892-1992 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Sanford William Hawkins-rivers M.d. NPPES

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

SANFORD WILLIAM HAWKINS-RIVERS M.D. (NPI 1194749648) is an individual surgery provider in Dunn, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200501926) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194749648
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameSANFORD WILLIAM HAWKINS-RIVERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address803 TILGHMAN DR, SUITE 200Dunn, NC 28334-5509
Mailing Address803 Tilghman Dr, Suite 200Dunn, NC 28334-5509 · (910) 892-1550 · Fax (910) 892-1992
Phone(910) 892-1550
Fax(910) 892-1992
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 2013
✔ NPI 1194749648 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200501926
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgery of the HandTaxonomy 2086S0105X · License 200501926 (NC)
803 TILGHMAN DR, Dunn, NC 28334
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINI03666
Medicare PIN2050786ANC
Other2005-01926NC · Nc License
Other193562NC · Medcost
Medicaid5903407NC
Other1414KNC · Bc/bs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sanford William Hawkins-rivers M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID345231056
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060307000024
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
65 services12 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
41 services27 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
39 services12 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
19 services19 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dunn, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340071
Location800 Tilghman DrDunn, NC 28334 · Harnett County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28334 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers16 claims1,128 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SHARON LYNNE SAUNDERS FNP
Nurse Practitioner
803 TILGHMAN DR
DUNN, NC 28334
Sampson County (910) 230-7858
VIDETTE V COOPER MD
Internal Medicine
803 TILGHMAN DR, SUITE 100
DUNN, NC 28334
Sampson County (910) 892-1091
WAKE SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS, LLC
Surgery
803 TILGHMAN DR
DUNN, NC 28334
Sampson County (910) 892-1550

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 Sanford Hawkins-rivers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sanford Hawkins-rivers is 1194749648. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Where is Sanford Hawkins-rivers located?

Sanford Hawkins-rivers practices at 803 Tilghman Dr Suite 200, Dunn, NC 28334. The listed phone number is (910) 892-1550.

What is Sanford Hawkins-rivers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Sanford Hawkins-rivers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sanford Hawkins-rivers is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Sanford Hawkins-rivers accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Sanford Hawkins-rivers 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.

Is Sanford Hawkins-rivers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sanford Hawkins-rivers is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sanford Hawkins-rivers was last updated on September 25, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.