CAROLINA RHEUMATOLOGY & NEUROLOGY ASSOC.
NPI 1215031653
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Myrtle Beach, SC

Q: What is Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Active since September 07, 2006

8220 NIGELS DRIVE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 692-0968(843) 692-2688 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc. NPPES

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

CAROLINA RHEUMATOLOGY & NEUROLOGY ASSOC. (NPI 1215031653) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Murrells Inlet and lists Shari Wilson, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215031653

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X

Legal Business NameCAROLINA RHEUMATOLOGY & NEUROLOGY ASSOC.

Location Address8220 NIGELS DRIVEMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-4125

Mailing Address8220 Nigels DriveMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-4125 · (843) 692-0968 · Fax (843) 692-2688

Phone(843) 692-0968

Fax(843) 692-2688

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialShari WilsonOffice Manager · (843) 692-0968

Enumeration DateSeptember 7, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2024

NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2024

✔ NPI 1215031653 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RR0500X

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X

Also ListedNon-Pharmacy Dispensing SiteTaxonomy 332900000X

8220 NIGELS DRIVE, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14835 Highway 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5037 · Phone (843) 692-0968 · Fax (843) 692-2688

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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Amanda Robertson, DNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1265023964

8220 NIGELS DR
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

(843) 692-0968

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jon Twining, MD

Rheumatology

NPI 1568492346

8220 NIGELS DR
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

(843) 692-0968

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Wendy Lee, MD

Rheumatology

NPI 1154360675

8220 NIGELS DR CAROLINA RHEUMATOLOGY & NEUROLOGY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

(843) 692-0968

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kristin Etzkorn, D.O.

Rheumatology

NPI 1265674238

4835 HIGHWAY 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

(843) 357-1021

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi

Melissa Terchek, MD

Rheumatology

NPI 1639280753

1984 S 16TH ST STE 1
Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 452-8633

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare60 mi

Francis Benz, MD

Neurology

NPI 1285680397

18 OLD ETNA RD
Lebanon, NH 03766

(603) 650-5000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare769 mi

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 Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc. is 1215031653. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 7, 2006.

Where is Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc. located?

Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc. is located at 8220 Nigels Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The listed phone number is (843) 692-0968.

What is Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc.. 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 Rheumatology (4), Neurology (1) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and 22 other insurers list Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc. 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 Carolina Rheumatology & Neurology Assoc. was last updated on October 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.