Strand Physician Specialists, PA
NPI 1972736528 · Clinical Medical Laboratory · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Independent Clinical Laboratory · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Strand Physician Specialists, PA is a Clinical Medical Laboratory organization in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1972736528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972736528
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Medical LaboratoryLaboratories
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Erik Ott, Chief Financial Officer(843) 497-5929
Specialties & taxonomies
Laboratories
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 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
547 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 137 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 80 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 67 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 43 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 39 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 31 | $16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Other names (DBA / former)
- Doing business as
- Carolina Health Specialists
- Doing business as
- Carolina Health Specialists
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-08-31
- Last updated
- 2025-12-23
- Certified
- 2025-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Strand Physician Specialists, PA's NPI number?
- Strand Physician Specialists, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972736528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Strand Physician Specialists, PA?
- Strand Physician Specialists, PA is classified in the NPPES registry as Clinical Medical Laboratory (Laboratories).
- Where is Strand Physician Specialists, PA located?
- Strand Physician Specialists, PA's practice location on file with NPPES is 5023 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-3578.
- What is Strand Physician Specialists, PA's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Strand Physician Specialists, PA is (843) 497-5929.
- Does Strand Physician Specialists, PA accept Medicare?
- Strand Physician Specialists, PA is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Strand Physician Specialists, PA?
- The authorized official listed on Strand Physician Specialists, PA's NPPES record is Erik Ott, Chief Financial Officer. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Strand Physician Specialists, PA's NPI active?
- Yes — Strand Physician Specialists, PA's NPI (1972736528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.