DR. THOMAS M CHANDLER JR. MD
NPI 1568429223
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Murrells Inlet, SC

Active since April 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
4057 HIGHWAY 17, MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576(843) 652-4800(843) 357-4783 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 22, 2023, Jan 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Thomas M Chandler Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS M CHANDLER JR. MD (NPI 1568429223) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (21691) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568429223
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS M CHANDLER JR.Credential: MD
Location Address4057 HIGHWAY 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Mailing AddressPo Box 280Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-0280 · (843) 652-4800 · Fax (843) 357-4783
Fax(843) 357-4783
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 22, 2023
NPI 1568429223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in SC · 21691
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 21691 (SC)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License MD21691 (SC)
4057 HIGHWAY 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidT58345SC

Accepted 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

Dr. Thomas M Chandler Jr. Md 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 ID8325001613
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041109001047
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 26

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
2,545 services1,506 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
310 services307 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
299 services297 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
281 services280 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
238 services190 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.
238 services96 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

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Georgetown, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420020
Location606 Black River Rd Drawer 1718Georgetown, SC 29440 · Georgetown County
Emergency services

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Myrtle Beach, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420085
Location809 82nd ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Murrells Inlet, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420098
Location4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29576 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD who had spirometry results documented
87%604 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.
100%2,743 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
14%726 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
39%581 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
8%854 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
34%223 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
70%581 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
18%581 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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 37

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
16 suppliers244 claims244 services$39.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
8 suppliers126 claims246 services$1.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7004
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers58 claims116 services$1.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable A7005
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
7 suppliers35 claims36 services$15.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator A7013
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
7 suppliers22 claims22 services$0.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
15 suppliers230 claims230 services$98.60 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 7

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

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4057 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4057 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4057 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4057 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4057 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4057 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4057 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576

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 Chandler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Chandler is 1568429223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2006.

Where is Thomas Chandler located?

Thomas Chandler practices at 4057 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. The listed phone number is (843) 652-4800.

What is Thomas Chandler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Thomas Chandler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Chandler 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 Thomas Chandler accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Thomas Chandler 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 Thomas Chandler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Chandler is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Chandler was last updated on June 22, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.