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Ophthalmology

Richard D. Hawkins, MD

Works at hospitals in Southport, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Richard D. Hawkins, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1717 Shipyard Blvd, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28403. Phone: (910) 796-8600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard D. Hawkins had 469 Original Medicare patients and 2,090 services. NPI 1437236114. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1717 Shipyard Blvd, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC 28403 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (910) 796‑8600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Surgical Eye Care PA
  • Medical school: Duke University School Of Medicine · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard D. Hawkins, 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 Richard D. Hawkins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard D. Hawkins 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 Richard D. Hawkins see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 469 Original Medicare patients and 2,090 services for Richard D. Hawkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard D. Hawkins's NPI number?
1437236114. 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 Richard D. Hawkins, 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 patients469
Services billed to Medicare2,090
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)775 services
  2. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)458 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)330 services
  4. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)170 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)126 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Depression23%

Hospitals where Richard D. Hawkins works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard D. Hawkins 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 Richard D. Hawkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard D. Hawkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Surgical Eye Care PA3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in North Carolina →

Other ophthalmologists in Wilmington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Wilmington →

Other clinicians in Surgical Eye Care PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437236114
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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