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SOUTHERN ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE, P.C.
NPI 1477589737
Orthopaedic Surgery in Brunswick, GA

Active since June 25, 2006
3231 GLYNN AVE, BRUNSWICK, GA 31520(912) 265-9006(912) 265-7200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.c. NPPES

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

SOUTHERN ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE, P.C. (NPI 1477589737) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Brunswick, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Ralph W Morales, Secretary, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477589737
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERN ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE, P.C.
Location Address3231 GLYNN AVEBrunswick, GA 31520-4851
Mailing Address3231 Glynn AveBrunswick, GA 31520-4851 · (912) 265-9006 · Fax (912) 265-7200
Phone(912) 265-9006
Fax(912) 265-7200
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRalph W MoralesSecretary · (912) 996-0110
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1477589737 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
3231 GLYNN AVE, Brunswick, GA 31520
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherCH9449GA · Medicare Railroad Group
Medicaid300033715AGA

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 Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Jackie Brooks, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1366430233
3231 GLYNN AVE
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-9006
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mark Dunham, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1861865743
3231 GLYNN AVE
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-9006
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ralph Morales, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1790773703
3231 GLYNN AVE
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-9006
✔ PECOSSame address
Nicholas Richardson, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1932468709
3231 GLYNN AVENUE
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-9006
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Raymond Topp, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1780620211
3231 GLYNN AVE
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-9006
✔ PECOSSame address
Michael Dunn, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1144218157
3231 GLYNN AVE
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-9006
✔ 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.

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 Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C. is 1477589737. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2006.

Where is Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C. located?

Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C. is located at 3231 Glynn Ave, Brunswick, GA 31520. The listed phone number is (912) 265-9006.

What is Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C.. 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. The largest specialties are Orthopedic Surgery (5) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 6 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C. 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 Southern Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.C. was last updated on August 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.