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Ophthalmology

John R. Hazelton, MD

Sees patients in Murrells Inlet, SC · South Carolina

Summary

John R. Hazelton, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Murrells Inlet, SC. NPI 1659394146. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John R. Hazelton, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Coastal Eye Group, P.C.Group practice

Quick answers

Where does John R. Hazelton see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Murrells Inlet, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John R. Hazelton's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does John R. Hazelton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John R. Hazelton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for John R. Hazelton?
(843) 652-3937, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John R. Hazelton's NPI number?
1659394146. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where John R. Hazelton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John R. Hazelton as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Coastal Eye Group, P.C.10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRutgers New Jersey Medical School
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659394146
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians