Norwood Hamilton, MD
NPI 1831160431 · Nephrology Physician · North Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Norwood Hamilton, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in North Charleston, SC (NPI 1831160431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831160431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21957 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,830 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 573 | $9 |
| Kidney Function Blood Test Panel80069 | 573 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 567 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 532 | $102 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 455 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 82 | 27 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 59 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 46 | 19 |
| Calcium Acetate | 39 | 13 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 34 | — |
| Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa | 27 | — |
| Valsartan | 26 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$647 across 32 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1938a Charlie Hall Blvd.Charleston, SC 29414-6099Phone: (843) 554-9313Fax: (843) 744-5961
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-31
- Last updated
- 2022-05-02
- Certified
- 2022-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Norwood Hamilton's NPI number?
- Norwood Hamilton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831160431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Norwood Hamilton's specialty?
- Norwood Hamilton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Norwood Hamilton located?
- Norwood Hamilton's practice location on file with NPPES is 3815 Faber Place Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405-8533.
- What is Norwood Hamilton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Norwood Hamilton is (843) 767-9312.
- Does Norwood Hamilton accept Medicare?
- Norwood Hamilton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Norwood Hamilton's NPI active?
- Yes — Norwood Hamilton's NPI (1831160431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.