Robert Brightharp, MD
NPI 1205197019 · Family Medicine Physician · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Brightharp, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1205197019).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205197019
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34728 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 82 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 270 | 78 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 174 | 50 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 147 | 42 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 115 | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 86 | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 81 | 26 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$318 across 14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-07
- Last updated
- 2025-01-16
- Certified
- 2025-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Brightharp's NPI number?
- Robert Brightharp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205197019, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Brightharp's specialty?
- Robert Brightharp is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Brightharp located?
- Robert Brightharp's practice location on file with NPPES is 4591 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7209.
- What is Robert Brightharp's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Brightharp is (843) 497-5929.
- Does Robert Brightharp accept Medicare?
- Robert Brightharp is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Brightharp's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Brightharp's NPI (1205197019) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.