Quick answers
- Does Billy J. Haguewood Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Billy J. Haguewood 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 Billy J. Haguewood Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,039 Original Medicare patients and 3,522 services for Billy J. Haguewood Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Billy J. Haguewood Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1992708135. 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 Billy J. Haguewood 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 patients | 1,039 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,522 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)762 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)682 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)463 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)429 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)339 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Billy J. Haguewood Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Billy J. Haguewood 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.
- Cherokee Medical CenterGaffney, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420043
Practice locations
Addresses where Billy J. Haguewood Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1520 Boiling Springs RdBoiling Springs, SC 29316 (864) 583‑6381
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Billy J. Haguewood Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Palmetto Eye and Laser Center LLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Boiling Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boiling Springs, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Palmetto Eye and Laser Center LLC
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 | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992708135 |
| 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