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Samuel Joseph Tarwater, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in Dothan, AL · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1225080906

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Samuel Joseph Tarwater
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 480 Honeysuckle Rd, Dothan, AL, 36305
Phone (334) 836-1212
Fax (334) 836-1888
Enumeration date May 17, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

207RG0100X Gastroenterology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 17055 (AL) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
00539756A Medicaid GA -
1200805 Other - UNITED HEALTHCARE
P00230601 Other - RAILROAD MEDICARE

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Samuel Tarwater?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Samuel Tarwater is 1225080906, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Samuel Tarwater practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Dothan, AL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.