Quick answers
- Does Gaines W. Hammond accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gaines W. Hammond 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 Gaines W. Hammond see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 267 Original Medicare patients and 568 services for Gaines W. Hammond. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gaines W. Hammond's NPI number?
- 1922168830. 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 Gaines W. Hammond, 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 | 267 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 568 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)121 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)115 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)36 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)32 services
- Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope (52332)31 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Gaines W. Hammond works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gaines W. Hammond 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.
- Beaufort County Memorial HospitalBeaufort, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420067
- CHI St Alexius HealthBismarck, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350002
- Hampton Regional Medical CenterVarnville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420072
Practice locations
Addresses where Gaines W. Hammond is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 900 E Broadway AveBismarck, ND 58501 (701) 530‑7000
- 955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902
- 989 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902
- 989 Ribaut Rd, Suite 210Beaufort, SC 29902 (843) 522‑7820
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gaines W. Hammond as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Alexius Medical Center238 clinicians in the group
- Beaufort County Memorial Hospital194 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Bismarck
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bismarck, ND — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Alexius Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922168830 |
| 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