David Perkins, MD
NPI 1659951606 · Hospitalist Physician · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Perkins, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1659951606).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659951606
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 86043 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 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
254 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 128 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 49 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 29 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 24 | $163 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 24 | $200 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$200 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 35 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 34 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 22 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 17 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 14 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-13
- Last updated
- 2026-01-27
- Certified
- 2026-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Perkins's NPI number?
- David Perkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659951606, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Perkins's specialty?
- David Perkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Perkins located?
- David Perkins's practice location on file with NPPES is Grand Strand Medical Center-Gme Office, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.
- What is David Perkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Perkins is (843) 692-1118.
- Does David Perkins accept Medicare?
- David Perkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Perkins's NPI active?
- Yes — David Perkins's NPI (1659951606) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.