Michael Carge, D.O.
NPI 1629500426 · Surgery Physician · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Carge, D.O. is a Surgery Physician provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1629500426).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629500426
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS18748 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,038 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 50 Minutes99233 | 243 | $111 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 197 | $200 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 123 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 101 | $163 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 89 | $107 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Chest76604 | 75 | $24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$132 across 1 record (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
- 2017-03-30
- Last updated
- 2023-10-06
- Certified
- 2023-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Carge's NPI number?
- Michael Carge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629500426, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Carge's specialty?
- Michael Carge is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Carge located?
- Michael Carge's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 Doug White Dr Ste 210, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4181.
- What is Michael Carge's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Carge is (843) 497-6348.
- Does Michael Carge accept Medicare?
- Michael Carge is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Carge's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Carge's NPI (1629500426) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.