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THOMAS DAVID BAINTER MD, MPH
NPI 1386214948
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since June 28, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
401 79TH AVE N, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 948-1191(843) 948-1192 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Thomas David Bainter Md, Mph NPPES

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

THOMAS DAVID BAINTER MD, MPH (NPI 1386214948) is an individual psychiatry provider in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (96707) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Fayetteville, and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386214948
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS DAVID BAINTERCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address401 79TH AVE NMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-4310
Mailing Address764 Walnut Knoll LnCordova, TN 38018-3113 · (901) 756-5565 · Fax (901) 756-5564
Phone(843) 948-1191
Fax(843) 948-1192
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1386214948 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 96707✔ Licensed in NC · 2025-02023
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
401 79TH AVE N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11340 Walter Reed Rd Ste 202Fayetteville, NC 28304-4451 · Phone (910) 504-3506 · Fax (910) 504-3507

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Thomas David Bainter Md, Mph 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 ID6103216205
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260616002374, I20260701004393
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Bainter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Recon Neurology & Psychiatry
89 mi
Neurology
1340 WALTER REED RD STE 202
Fayetteville, NC 28304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and South Carolina enrollments
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427769140 (910) 504-3506

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29572 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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

MRS. KAREN J FULWOOD NP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
401 79TH AVE N
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 948-1191
DR. CARL F SLOAN M.D.
Ophthalmology
401 79TH AVE N
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 449-7115
MEENAKSHI PARMAR MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
401 79TH AVE N
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 948-1191
COASTAL EYE GROUP, P.C.
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
401 79TH AVE N
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 449-7115
COASTAL OPTICAL, INCORPORATED
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
401 79TH AVE N
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 449-6951
MR. BRUCE KENDRICK LINDSEY LISW
Social Worker (Clinical)
401 79TH AVE N
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 948-1191
FRANK K. SLOAN JR. M.D.
Ophthalmology
401 79TH AVE N
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 449-7115
NATALI AMARADASA PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
401 79TH AVE N
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 948-1191

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 Thomas Bainter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Bainter is 1386214948. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2021.

Where is Thomas Bainter located?

Thomas Bainter practices at 401 79th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The listed phone number is (843) 948-1191.

What is Thomas Bainter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Thomas Bainter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Bainter 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Thomas Bainter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Bainter reassigns Medicare benefits to Recon Neurology & Psychiatry (Fayetteville, NC). The 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 Thomas Bainter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Bainter accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Thomas Bainter 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 Thomas Bainter was last updated on July 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.