Richard Defalco, DPT, OCS, CSCS
NPI 1578693131 · Physical Therapist · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Defalco, DPT, OCS, CSCS is a Physical Therapist provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1578693131).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578693131
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DPT, OCS, CSCS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40QA01172100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
18,014 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 11,357 | $22 |
| Electrical Stimulation (unattended), to One Or More Areas for Indication(s) Other Than Wound Care, As Part of a Therapy Plan of CareG0283 | 3,480 | $8 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 2,994 | $19 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97161 | 129 | $93 |
| Repositioning Exercises of Head for Treatment of Dizziness, Each Day95992 | 42 | $39 |
| Re-Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97164 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-06
- Last updated
- 2026-01-13
- Certified
- 2026-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Defalco's NPI number?
- Richard Defalco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578693131, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Defalco's specialty?
- Richard Defalco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Richard Defalco located?
- Richard Defalco's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 48th Ave N Ste D, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-5427.
- What is Richard Defalco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Defalco is (843) 839-1300.
- Does Richard Defalco accept Medicare?
- Richard Defalco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Defalco's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Defalco's NPI (1578693131) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.