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KENT BRYCE LOADER JR. M.D.
NPI 1023371044
Family Medicine in Pawleys Island, SC

Active since June 25, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
9699 OCEAN HWY, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585(843) 237-4296(843) 237-0495 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 22, 2025, Jul 12, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kent Bryce Loader Jr. M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KENT BRYCE LOADER JR. M.D. (NPI 1023371044) is an individual family medicine provider in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (34837) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hilton Head Island.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023371044
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKENT BRYCE LOADER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address9699 OCEAN HWYPawleys Island, SC 29585
Mailing AddressPo Box 1209Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-1209 · (843) 652-8220 · Fax (843) 527-7080
Phone(843) 237-4296
Fax(843) 237-0495
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWright State University Boonshoft School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1023371044 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 34837
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

9699 OCEAN HWY, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 125 Hospital Center BlvdHilton Head Island, SC 29926-2738 · Phone (843) 784-8224

Other Identifiers 1

Other34837SC · Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kent Bryce Loader Jr. M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3173841210
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150421001577
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
300 services282 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
225 services144 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
206 services191 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
181 services174 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
134 services89 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
30 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaufort, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number420067
Location955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902 · Beaufort County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hilton Head Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hilton Head Island, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number420080
Location25 Hospital Center BlvdHilton Head Island, SC 29925 · Beaufort County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Coastal Carolina Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hardeeville, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420101
Location1000 Medical Center DriveHardeeville, SC 29927 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29585 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality92.17
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%714 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel
94%54 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%3,151 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
74%1,431 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
89%790 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
94%68 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers49 claims49 services$17.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers16 claims17 services$6.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers90 claims90 services$89.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$31.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EDWARD SCOTT BRUMFIELD MD
Family Medicine
9699 OCEAN HWY, GEORGETOWN HEALTH GROUP
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585
Georgetown County (843) 237-4296
GEORGETOWN PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC
Family Medicine
9699 OCEAN HWY
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585
Georgetown County (843) 237-4296
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
Clinical Medical Laboratory
9699 OCEAN HWY, SUITE A
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585
Georgetown County (843) 235-0672
JENNIFER L JOHNSON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
9699 OCEAN HWY
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585
Georgetown County (843) 237-4296
DR. DOUGLAS CHARLES SWARTZ M.D.
Family Medicine
9699 OCEAN HWY
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585
Georgetown County (843) 237-4296
DR. RICHARD ANDREW PHILIPP II MD
Family Medicine
9699 OCEAN HWY
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585
Georgetown County (843) 237-4296
GEORGETOWN PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, LLC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
9699 OCEAN HWY
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585
Georgetown County (843) 237-4297
MRS. KATHLEEN A BOONE FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
9699 OCEAN HWY, WACCMAAW MEDICAL CENTER
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585
Georgetown County (843) 237-4296

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kent Loader's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Loader is 1023371044. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2012.

Where is Kent Loader located?

Kent Loader practices at 9699 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. The listed phone number is (843) 237-4296.

What is Kent Loader's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kent Loader enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kent Loader is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kent Loader accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Kent Loader as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kent Loader affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kent Loader is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, Hilton Head Regional Medical Center and Coastal Carolina Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Loader was last updated on February 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.