MR. EDWARD FAKHRE MD
NPI 1295295830
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Savannah, GA
About Mr. Edward Fakhre Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MR. EDWARD FAKHRE MD (NPI 1295295830) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Savannah, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (104440) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Candler Hospital, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (2019).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Mr. Edward Fakhre Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Edward Fakhre reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Savannah, GA 31405
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and South Carolina enrollments
- Also billed through NPI 1528451481 (South Carolina)
- 115 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Candler Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GAMemorial University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GASt Joseph's Hospital - Savannah
Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GAEffingham Health System
Critical Access Hospitals · Springfield, GACoastal Carolina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Hardeeville, SCOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
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 Edward Fakhre's NPI number?
The NPI number for Edward Fakhre is 1295295830. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2019.
Where is Edward Fakhre located?
Edward Fakhre practices at 210 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405. The listed phone number is (912) 644-5300.
What is Edward Fakhre's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.
Is Edward Fakhre enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Edward Fakhre 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Edward Fakhre's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edward Fakhre reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Optim Orthopedics, LLC (Savannah, GA) and University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA). Each 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 Edward Fakhre's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Edward Fakhre accept?
Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Edward Fakhre 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 Edward Fakhre affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Edward Fakhre is affiliated with Candler Hospital, Memorial University Medical Center, St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah, Effingham Health System and Coastal Carolina Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Edward Fakhre was last updated on September 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.
# Mr. Edward Fakhre, MD · NPI 1295295830
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine physician in Savannah, Georgia. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 20, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1295295830 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 20, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine · taxonomy 207XS0117X
- **State license:** 104440 (Georgia)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 210 E DERENNE AVE, Savannah, GA 31405-6736
- **Phone:** (912) 644-5300
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Optim Orthopedics, LLC (NPI 1780077982, Savannah, GA); University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (NPI 1245414127, Pittsburgh, PA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Georgetown University School Of Medicine, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 17, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1295295830) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.