Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins
Dr. Richard D. Hawkins

Dr. Richard D. Hawkins

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 24 years
  • Graduated from: Duke University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1997
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1437236114

Dr. Richard D. Hawkins MD

Ophthalmologist

He is located at 1729 New Hanover Medical Park Drive in Wilmington, NC 28403. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Color Blindness, Corneal Disease, Herpes of the Eye, Optic Neuritis, Scleritis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437236114. Appointment can be made via the phone number (910) 763-3601. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard D. Hawkins.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard D. Hawkins

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard D. Hawkins as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard D. Hawkins is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Richard D. Hawkins is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .

Bills through: Surgical Eye Care Pa

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Alcon $441
Glaukos $333
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America $323

Other

Food and Beverage $1906

Studies

DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1997

Affiliated practices

Wilmington Eye PA
5211 Eason Street
Southport, 28461 NC
(910) 454-0563
Surgical Eye Care PA
1717 Shipyard Boulevard
Wilmington, 28403 NC
(910) 796-8600
Eye Associates of Wilmington
1729 New Hanover Medical Park Drive
Wilmington, 28403 NC
(910) 763-3601

Affiliated hospitals

J ARTHUR DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
924 HOWE ST
SOUTHPORT, 28461 NC
(910) 457-3800
PENDER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
507 E FREMONT ST
BURGAW, 28425 NC
(910) 300-4004
VIDANT DUPLIN HOSPITAL
401 N MAIN ST
KENANSVILLE, 28349 NC
(910) 296-0941

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?

Yes, Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins is affiliated with J ARTHUR DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins is affiliated with Wilmington Eye PA. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins?

Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins's office is located at 1729 New Hanover Medical Park Drive in Wilmington, NC 28403.

What conditions does Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins treat?

Dr. Richard Dax Hawkins provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Color Blindness, Corneal Disease, Herpes of the Eye, Optic Neuritis, Scleritis. For the full list see this list.