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DON HOWARD BIVINS MD
NPI 1629019856
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Galax, VA

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7599 CARROLLTON PIKE STE C, GALAX, VA 24333(276) 728-1030(276) 728-1041 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2024, Nov 7, 2023, Aug 31, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Don Howard Bivins Md NPPES

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

DON HOWARD BIVINS MD (NPI 1629019856) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Galax, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101029470) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Dobson.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629019856
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDON HOWARD BIVINSCredential: MD
Location Address7599 CARROLLTON PIKE STE CGalax, VA 24333-6801
Mailing Address105 N Crutchfield St # 2Dobson, NC 27017-8804 · (336) 789-2922 · Fax (336) 789-0856
Phone(276) 728-1030
Fax(276) 728-1041
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1629019856 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0101029470✔ Licensed in NC · 9801256
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 9801256 (NC), 0101029470 (VA)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 9801256 (NC), 0101029470 (VA)
7599 CARROLLTON PIKE STE C, Galax, VA 24333
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1105 N Crutchfield St # 2Dobson, NC 27017-8804 · Phone (336) 789-2922 · Fax (336) 789-0856

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Don Howard Bivins Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Don Bivins reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hospice Of Surry County, Inc
Same address
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
7599 CARROLLTON PIKE STE C
Galax, VA 24333
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia and North Carolina enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1578854147 (North Carolina)
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033485073 (276) 728-1030

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

HOSPICE OF SURRY COUNTY, INC
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
7599 CARROLLTON PIKE STE C
GALAX, VA 24333
Galax City (276) 728-1030
HOSPICE OF SURRY COUNTY, INC
Hospice Care, Community Based
7599 CARROLLTON PIKE STE C
GALAX, VA 24333
Galax City (276) 728-1030

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 Don Bivins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Don Bivins is 1629019856. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Where is Don Bivins located?

Don Bivins practices at 7599 Carrollton Pike Ste C, Galax, VA 24333. The listed phone number is (276) 728-1030.

What is Don Bivins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Don Bivins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Don Bivins is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Don Bivins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Don Bivins reassigns Medicare benefits to Hospice Of Surry County, Inc (Galax, VA). The 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 Don Bivins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Don Bivins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Don Bivins 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 Don Bivins was last updated on February 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.