DOUGLAS S. HEAD M.D. – NPI #1851383459
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

DOUGLAS HEAD is a physician located in MURRELLS INLET, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1851383459 to DOUGLAS HEAD on August 19, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jul 25, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DOUGLAS HEAD below.

NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS S. HEAD

NPI Number
1851383459
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DOUGLAS S. HEAD
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4630 HWY 17 BYPASS
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576-2662
Phone: (843) 357-1299 Fax: (843) 357-2264
Mailing address
5046 HIGHWAY 17 BYP S
STE 100
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588-4503
Phone: (843) 234-5139 Fax: (843) 234-6822
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DOUGLAS HEAD

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDSC126474
MEDICAIDSCGP0975
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)
SC 12647
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine
SC 12647

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1982
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DOUGLAS HEAD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      809 82ND PARKWAY
      MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572

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