Sara Shields Tarwater
NPI 1447786926 · Surgery Physician · Georgetown, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Shields Tarwater is a Surgery Physician provider in Georgetown, SC (NPI 1447786926).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447786926
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 90678 (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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
198 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 45 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 25 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $85 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 22 | $46 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 33 | 32 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | 12 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 17 |
| Sucralfate | 17 | — |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 14 | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$216 across 6 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 (3)
- 606 Black River Rd Ste 301Georgetown, SC 29440-3304Phone: (843) 652-8390Fax: (843) 652-8399
- 4040 Highway 17 Unit 104Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5098Phone: (843) 652-8390Fax: (843) 652-8399
- 2200 Crow Ln Ste 303bMyrtle Beach, SC 29577-1663Phone: (843) 520-8780Fax: (843) 652-8399
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-03
- Last updated
- 2025-11-13
- Certified
- 2025-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Shields Tarwater's NPI number?
- Sara Shields Tarwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447786926, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Shields Tarwater's specialty?
- Sara Shields Tarwater is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Shields Tarwater located?
- Sara Shields Tarwater's practice location on file with NPPES is 1014 Huger Dr, Georgetown, SC 29440-3322.
- What is Sara Shields Tarwater's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Shields Tarwater is (843) 520-8780.
- Does Sara Shields Tarwater accept Medicare?
- Sara Shields Tarwater is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Shields Tarwater's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Shields Tarwater's NPI (1447786926) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.