Donald Dewhurst, MD
NPI 1578566592 · Family Medicine Physician · Franklin, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Dewhurst, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Franklin, NC (NPI 1578566592).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578566592
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20121 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 32 |
| Omeprazole | 25 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 18 |
| Phenobarbital | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 17 |
| Lacosamide | 14 |
| Hepatitis a and B Vaccine/Pfbrand: Twinrix | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-05-23
- Last updated
- 2016-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Dewhurst's NPI number?
- Donald Dewhurst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578566592, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Dewhurst's specialty?
- Donald Dewhurst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Dewhurst located?
- Donald Dewhurst's practice location on file with NPPES is 1830 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC 28734-6778.
- What is Donald Dewhurst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Dewhurst is (828) 349-2081.
- Does Donald Dewhurst accept Medicare?
- Donald Dewhurst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Dewhurst's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Dewhurst's NPI (1578566592) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.