ROBERT C. DEWS, JR. MD – NPI #1194926766
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

ROBERT DEWS, JR. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in HATTIESBURG, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194926766 to ROBERT DEWS, JR. on May 30, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Dec 08, 2010. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ROBERT DEWS, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT C. DEWS, JR.

NPI Number
1194926766
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT C. DEWS, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3688 VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE
SUITE 200
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 554-7400 Fax: (601) 554-7488
Mailing address
3688 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR
SUITE 200
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-8246
Phone: (601) 554-7400 Fax: (601) 554-7488
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
MS 20258

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2003
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ROBERT DEWS, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COVINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL CAH
      701 SOUTH HOLLY AVENUE
      COLLINS, MS 39428
    • FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL
      6051 US HIGHWAY 49
      HATTIESBURG, MS 39404
    • HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      130 HIGHLAND PKWY
      PICAYUNE, MS 39466
    • MERIT HEALTH WESLEY
      5001 W HARDY ST
      HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
    • WALTHALL COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CAH
      100 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      TYLERTOWN, MS 39667
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE
      133 MAYFAIR ROAD
      HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
    • FORREST GENERAL HOME CARE
      1414 SOUTH 28TH AVENUE
      HATTIESBURG, MS 39402

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