Quick answers
- Does Albert W. Hawkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Albert W. 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 Albert W. Hawkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 493 Original Medicare patients and 3,415 services for Albert W. Hawkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Albert W. Hawkins's NPI number?
- 1588664478. 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 Albert W. 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 patients | 493 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,415 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,983 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)670 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)217 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)209 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)88 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes40%
- Anxiety30%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Albert W. Hawkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Albert W. 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.
- French Hospital Medical CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050232
- Lompoc Valley Medical CenterLompoc, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050110
- Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050107
Practice locations
Addresses where Albert W. Hawkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1300 E Cypress St, Suite G1Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 928‑0997
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Santa Maria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Maria, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588664478 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians