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JAMES SAHAWNEH MD
NPI 1497118319
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Fairhope, AL

Active since March 29, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
188 HOSPITAL DR, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532(251) 990-9191 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2024, Mar 17, 2018, Jun 2, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About James Sahawneh Md NPPES

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

JAMES SAHAWNEH MD (NPI 1497118319) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Fairhope, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (41935) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497118319
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES SAHAWNEHCredential: MD
Location Address188 HOSPITAL DRFairhope, AL 36532-2043
Mailing Address188 Hospital DrFairhope, AL 36532-2043
Phone(251) 990-9191
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1497118319 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 41935
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License MD.49135 (AL)
188 HOSPITAL DR, Fairhope, AL 36532
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11802 E 19th St # KravisTulsa, OK 74104-5403 · Phone (918) 634-7539
Location 22451 Fillingim St # St709Mobile, AL 36617-2238 · Phone (251) 471-7990

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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

James Sahawneh 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.

PECOS PAC ID9032490552
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241102000255
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36532 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

DR. BRIAN DAVID DEARING MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 100
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Baldwin County (251) 990-9500
DR. KARL V HAKMILLER MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 100
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Baldwin County (251) 990-9500
FRANK K HIXON M.D.
Otolaryngology
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 101
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Baldwin County (251) 928-0300
BALDWIN CO PULMONARY & SLEEP PHYS
Internal Medicine
188 HOSPITAL DR
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Baldwin County (251) 971-3555
JENNIFER ELIZABETH LAMBERT CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 303
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Baldwin County (251) 990-1960
DR. DAVID THORNTON TRICE MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 100
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Baldwin County (251) 990-9500
MRS. TAMATHA SULLIVAN DAVIDSON MCD CCCA
Audiologist
188 HOSPITAL DR, STE 101
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Baldwin County (251) 928-0300
ERIC P WALKER PA
Physician Assistant
188 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 400
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
Baldwin County (251) 990-1850

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 James Sahawneh's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Sahawneh is 1497118319. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2016.

Where is James Sahawneh located?

James Sahawneh practices at 188 Hospital Dr, Fairhope, AL 36532. The listed phone number is (251) 990-9191.

What is James Sahawneh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is James Sahawneh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Sahawneh 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 James Sahawneh accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 1 other insurer list James Sahawneh 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 James Sahawneh was last updated on February 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.