SARA B. SHIELDS TARWATER – NPI #1447786926
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

SARA SHIELDS TARWATER is a surgeon located in GEORGETOWN, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1447786926 to SARA SHIELDS TARWATER on May 03, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 13, 2025. 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 SARA SHIELDS TARWATER below.

NPI Profile for
SARA B. SHIELDS TARWATER

NPI Number
1447786926
Enumeration Date

(more than 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SARA B. SHIELDS TARWATER
Primary location
1014 HUGER DR
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440-3322
Phone: (843) 520-8780 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
606 Black River Rd Ste 301
Georgetown, SC 29440-3304
Phone: (843) 652-8390
Fax: (843) 652-8399
4040 Highway 17 Unit 104
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5098
Phone: (843) 652-8390
Fax: (843) 652-8399
2200 Crow Ln Ste 303B
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-1663
Phone: (843) 520-8780
Fax: (843) 652-8399
Mailing address
PO BOX 421718
GEORGETOWN, SC 29442-4203
Phone: (843) 527-7000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 13, 2025

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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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 SC 90678

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

View All Endpoint(s)
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 104,
MURRELLS INLET, SC 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
DIRECT MESSAGING
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
1014 HUGER DR,
GEORGETOWN, SC 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
DIRECT MESSAGING
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
2200 CROW LN STE 303B,
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
DIRECT MESSAGING
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
606 BLACK RIVER RD STE 301,
GEORGETOWN, SC 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2017
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

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