DUNSTON K. HAMILTON MD
NPI 1598824526
Emergency Medicine in Andalusia, AL

Active since December 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
849 S THREE NOTCH ST, ANDALUSIA, AL 36420(334) 222-6901 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dunston K. Hamilton Md NPPES

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

DUNSTON K. HAMILTON MD (NPI 1598824526) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Andalusia, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (16771) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598824526
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDUNSTON K. HAMILTONCredential: MD
Location Address849 S THREE NOTCH STAndalusia, AL 36420-5325
Mailing Address861 Sw 78th Ave, Suite # 100bPlantation, FL 33324-3273
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1598824526 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in AL · 16771
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
849 S THREE NOTCH ST, Andalusia, AL 36420

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dunston K. Hamilton 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 ID7113954488
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050719000936
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
71 services65 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
70 services69 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
22 services20 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
20 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36420 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
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
41%22 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
2%41 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Anesthesiology
849 S THREE NOTCH ST
ANDALUSIA, AL 36420
Emergency Medicine
849 S THREE NOTCH ST
ANDALUSIA, AL 36420
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
849 S THREE NOTCH ST
ANDALUSIA, AL 36420
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
849 S THREE NOTCH ST
ANDALUSIA, AL 36420
Dietitian, Registered
849 S THREE NOTCH ST
ANDALUSIA, AL 36420
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
849 S THREE NOTCH ST
ANDALUSIA, AL 36420
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
849 S THREE NOTCH ST
ANDALUSIA, AL 36420
Emergency Medicine
849 S THREE NOTCH ST, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
ANDALUSIA, AL 36420

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 Dunston Hamilton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dunston Hamilton is 1598824526. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2006.

Where is Dunston Hamilton located?

Dunston Hamilton practices at 849 S Three Notch St, Andalusia, AL 36420. The listed phone number is (334) 222-6901.

What is Dunston Hamilton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Dunston Hamilton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dunston Hamilton 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 Dunston Hamilton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Dunston Hamilton 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 Dunston Hamilton was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.