STRAND PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS, PA
NPI 1194707901
Internal Medicine in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since November 17, 2005
945 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 497-5929 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2026, Aug 6, 2026, Dec 17, 2025 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2019).

About Strand Physician Specialists, Pa NPPES

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

STRAND PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS, PA (NPI 1194707901), doing business as Carolina Health Specialists, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization lists Tara Brown, Human Resources Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194707901
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameSTRAND PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS, PA
Location Address945 82ND PKWYMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-4610
Mailing AddressPo Box 3439North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-0439 · (843) 839-4447
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTara BrownHuman Resources Manager · (843) 839-4447
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1194707901 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 12

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · NephrologyTaxonomy 207RN0300X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · RheumatologyTaxonomy 207RR0500X
Also ListedClinical Medical LaboratoryTaxonomy 291U00000X
Also ListedNon-Pharmacy Dispensing SiteTaxonomy 332900000X
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
945 82ND PKWY, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCarolina Health Specialists

Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidGP2401SC
OtherCC5611SC · Railroad Medicare Pin
Medicaid790273LNC

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Strand Physician Specialists, Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

56

Medicare enrollment records show 56 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Strand Physician Specialists, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 29 practice at this address and 40 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 11

Family Practice10
Nurse Practitioner10
Endocrinology7
Internal Medicine7
Pulmonary Disease7
Rheumatology5
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)4
Nephrology3
3 other specialties3

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 56
Internal Medicine
NPI 1710941133
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rheumatology
NPI 1285155010
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rheumatology
NPI 1316944499
945 82ND PKWY MYRTLE BEACH
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nephrology
NPI 1225034192
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Endocrinology
NPI 1407053879
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Endocrinology
NPI 1609872498
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346655834
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1407852304
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1356728364
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1144281148
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nephrology
NPI 1992152961
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1114925732
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1891577607
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOSSame address
Endocrinology
NPI 1275054991
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rheumatology
NPI 1821091489
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1316906191
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1952938847
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003564691
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1497784185
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1861488710
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 56 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Strand Physician Specialists, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Strand Physician Specialists, PA is 1194707901. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2005. The provider is doing business as Carolina Health Specialists.

Where is Strand Physician Specialists, PA located?

Strand Physician Specialists, PA is located at 945 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The listed phone number is (843) 497-5929.

What is Strand Physician Specialists, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Strand Physician Specialists, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Strand Physician Specialists, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Strand Physician Specialists, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 56 clinicians in 11 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Strand Physician Specialists, PA. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Family Practice (10), Nurse Practitioner (10) and Endocrinology (7). Of these, 29 practice at this address and 40 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Strand Physician Specialists, PA accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Strand Physician Specialists, PA 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Strand Physician Specialists, PA was last updated on August 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.