Nicholas Pennings, DO
NPI 1982642096 · Family Medicine Physician · North Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Pennings, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in North Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1982642096).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982642096
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 174478 (NY)
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
212 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 116 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 43 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 30 | $169 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 23 | $4 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$169 (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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 87 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 | 11 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 41 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 37 | 12 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 35 | — |
| Famotidine | 31 | — |
| Topiramate | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$681 across 17 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
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2012-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Pennings's NPI number?
- Nicholas Pennings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982642096, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Pennings's specialty?
- Nicholas Pennings is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Pennings located?
- Nicholas Pennings's practice location on file with NPPES is 3816 Highway 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-5069.
- What is Nicholas Pennings's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Pennings is (843) 272-1411.
- Does Nicholas Pennings accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Pennings is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Pennings's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Pennings's NPI (1982642096) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.