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Orthopedic Surgery

Robert C. Dews Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Hattiesburg, MS · Lucedale, MS · Laurel, MS … · Mississippi

Summary

Dr. Robert C. Dews Jr., MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 3688 Veterans Memorial Dr, Suite 200, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Phone: (601) 554-7400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Robert C. Dews Jr. had 606 Original Medicare patients and 9,488 services. NPI 1194926766. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert C. Dews Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Robert C. Dews Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert C. Dews Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Robert C. Dews Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 606 Original Medicare patients and 9,488 services for Robert C. Dews Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Robert C. Dews Jr.'s NPI number?
1194926766. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Robert C. Dews Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients606
Services billed to Medicare9,488
Different services or procedures102
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)7,246 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)280 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)259 services
  4. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)203 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)153 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis74%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Anxiety29%

Hospitals where Robert C. Dews Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert C. Dews Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert C. Dews Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert C. Dews Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern Bone and Joint Specialists, PA53 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Hattiesburg

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hattiesburg, MS — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southern Bone and Joint Specialists, PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194926766
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians