Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Fred Augustus Dozier, M.D.
Surgery Physician in Columbus, NC · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1538232657
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Fred Augustus Dozier
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 44 Hospital Dr, Suite 1a, Columbus, NC, 28722
Phone (828) 894-3300
Fax (828) 899-3377
Enumeration date Nov 16, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 9, 2017
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1538232657 | Medicaid | NC | - |
| 00173533D | Medicaid | GA | - |
| NC1292 | Medicaid | SC | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Fred Dozier practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Columbus, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Fred Dozier?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Fred Dozier is 1538232657, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Other providers at this practice address
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