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KAREN BETH GATWOOD APRN
NPI 1609531516
Nurse Practitioner in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since November 04, 2021PECOS Enrolled
74.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
1800 AIRPARK DR, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577(843) 477-0177(843) 518-4015 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2024, Jun 19, 2023, Nov 4, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Karen Beth Gatwood Aprn NPPES

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

KAREN BETH GATWOOD APRN (NPI 1609531516) is an individual nurse practitioner in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (25571) and active in the NPI registry since November 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609531516
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN BETH GATWOODCredential: APRN
Location Address1800 AIRPARK DRMyrtle Beach, SC 29577-1412
Mailing Address533 Tourmaline DrLittle River, SC 29566-7146 · (907) 707-3335
Phone(843) 477-0177
Fax(843) 518-4015
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1609531516 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 25571
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 25571 (SC)
1800 AIRPARK DR, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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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 (PECOS)

Karen Beth Gatwood Aprn is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Karen Gatwood reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Advanced Practice Mental Health And Wellness Of South Carolina L.L.C.
11 mi
Psychiatric/Mental Health
630 CHESTNUT RD STE 14
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Advanced Practice Mental Health And Wellness Of South Carolina, LLC
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720762503 (843) 945-1452

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
38 services12 patients
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.
38 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29577 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.

74.51/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.03
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost19.35

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Hospital bed, variable height, hi-lo, with any type side rails, with mattress E0255
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$52.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$25.72 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 15

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

MRS. DANIELLE KARIN BROWN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1800 AIRPARK DR
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
Horry County (843) 477-0177
MRS. GEANA ANEICE MCNEAL LMSW
Social Worker
1800 AIRPARK DR
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
Horry County (843) 477-0177
MR. THEODORE LEE HUDSON SR. LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
1800 AIRPARK DR
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
Horry County (910) 260-9658
BHAVNITA N PANKHANIA M.D
Internal Medicine
1800 AIRPARK DR
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
Horry County (843) 577-5011
CARLIE YEARWOOD LISW-CP
Social Worker (Clinical)
1800 AIRPARK DR
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
Horry County (843) 477-0177
ELLIE THOMPSON PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1800 AIRPARK DR
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
Horry County (843) 477-0177
SKYE LEIGH KING LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1800 AIRPARK DR
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
Horry County (843) 477-0177
MR. ALAN NEAL COHEN C.PED / CFO
Pedorthist
1800 AIRPARK DR
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
Horry County (843) 477-0177

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 Karen Gatwood's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Gatwood is 1609531516. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2021.

Where is Karen Gatwood located?

Karen Gatwood practices at 1800 Airpark Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. The listed phone number is (843) 477-0177.

What is Karen Gatwood's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Karen Gatwood enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Gatwood is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Gatwood's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Gatwood reassigns Medicare benefits to Advanced Practice Mental Health And Wellness Of South Carolina L.L.C. (Myrtle Beach, SC). 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 Karen Gatwood's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Gatwood was last updated on June 12, 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.