Douglas Head, M.D.
NPI 1851383459 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Murrells Inlet, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Head, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Murrells Inlet, SC (NPI 1851383459).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851383459
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12647 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 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
1,974 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 655 | $85 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 629 | $13 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 120 | $155 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 98 | $179 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 96 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 346 | 122 |
| Losartan Potassium | 233 | 83 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 175 | 59 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 161 | 58 |
| Furosemide | 138 | 51 |
| Carvedilol | 106 | 39 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 102 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$65 across 3 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
- 2005-08-19
- Last updated
- 2019-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Head's NPI number?
- Douglas Head's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851383459, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Head's specialty?
- Douglas Head is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Head located?
- Douglas Head's practice location on file with NPPES is 4630 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-2662.
- What is Douglas Head's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Head is (843) 357-1299.
- Does Douglas Head accept Medicare?
- Douglas Head is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Head's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Head's NPI (1851383459) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.