DR. CRAIG R THAYER M.D., F.A.C.S.
NPI 1861548117
Surgery in Dalton, GA

Q: What is Craig Thayer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Thayer is 1861548117. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2007.

Q: What is Craig Thayer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Craig Thayer was last updated on December 5, 2025. 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.

Active since January 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1200 MEMORIAL DR, DALTON, GA 30720(706) 272-6596(706) 272-6270 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Craig R Thayer M.d., F.a.c.s. NPPES

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

DR. CRAIG R THAYER M.D., F.A.C.S. (NPI 1861548117) is an individual surgery provider in Dalton, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (99050) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861548117

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CRAIG R THAYERCredential: M.D., F.A.C.S.

Location Address1200 MEMORIAL DRDalton, GA 30720-2529

Mailing Address1200 Memorial DrDalton, GA 30720-2529 · (706) 272-6596 · Fax (706) 272-6270

Phone(706) 272-6596

Fax(706) 272-6270

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Davis School Of MedicineGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 2025

NPPES CertifiedDecember 5, 2025

✔ NPI 1861548117 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 99050✔ Licensed in CA · G62641

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License G62641 (CA)

Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License G62641 (CA)

Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X · License G62641 (CA)

Also ListedSurgery · Surgical OncologyTaxonomy 2086X0206X · License G62641 (CA)

Also ListedColon & Rectal SurgeryTaxonomy 208C00000X · License G62641 (CA)

Also ListedThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Taxonomy 208G00000X · License G62641 (CA)

1200 MEMORIAL DR, Dalton, GA 30720

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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

Dr. Craig R Thayer M.d., F.a.c.s. 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 ID2062320302

PECOS Enrollment IDI20251230001541

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hamilton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dalton, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110001

Location1200 Memorial DriveDalton, GA 30720 · Whitfield County

Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30720 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

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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 20

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

MRS. JESSICA SANDERS FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)