DONALD EAGERTON M.D.
NPI 1609872498
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since June 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
945 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 497-5929(843) 839-6375 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2023, Nov 16, 2020, Jul 20, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Donald Eagerton M.d. NPPES

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

DONALD EAGERTON M.D. (NPI 1609872498) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (15835) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609872498
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameDONALD EAGERTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address945 82ND PKWYMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-4610
Mailing AddressPo Box 3439North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-0439 · (843) 839-4447 · Fax (843) 399-0123
Fax(843) 839-6375
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 16, 2025
NPI 1609872498 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License Licensed in SC · 15835
Definition

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 15835 (SC)
945 82ND PKWY, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid158359SC

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

Donald Eagerton M.d. 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 ID9133226442
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070522000252
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 55

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.

Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg J3111
Romosozumab-aqqg is a medication given by injection to treat osteoporosis in patients at high risk for fractures. It works by increasing bone mass and strength, reducing the risk of fractures.
125,581 services117 patients
Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter J7336
The Capsaicin 8% patch is a treatment for nerve pain. It contains a high concentration of capsaicin, the ingredient that makes chili peppers hot. The patch is applied to the skin where you feel pain. It works by reducing the pain signals sent to your brain.
40,880 services23 patients
Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg J1306
Inclisiran is an injection administered to lower cholesterol levels. It works by blocking the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) in your liver. This medicine is often used when diet changes and other medications have not been effective.
36,352 services66 patients
Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg J1439
Ferric carboxymaltose is an iron supplement injection. It's given when your body needs more iron than you can consume through diet, like in anemia. The injection is administered by a healthcare professional into a vein.
30,750 services23 patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
22,560 services295 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.
1,511 services761 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

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

Mcleod Loris Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Loris, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420105
Location3655 Mitchell StreetLoris, SC 29569 · Horry County

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
$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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
54%566 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
73%961 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
67%691 patients3/55-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.
98%5,847 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
94%902 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
63%158 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%362 patients3/55-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.
88%1,899 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
70%902 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
75%1,634 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
35%1,137 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
79%1,344 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%
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
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 1,122 patients
Patients tobacco: 25% · 28 patients
96%1,122 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
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…
97%1,899 patients4/55-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…
52%1,899 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
48%1,899 patients
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 12

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

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers155 claims1,952 services$18.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers148 claims4,558 services$2.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Replacement battery, lithium, for use with medically necessary home blood glucose monitor owned by patient, each A4235
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$0.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for adjunctive continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service A4238
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers42 claims42 services$167.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
52 suppliers311 claims1,210 services$6.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers31 claims31 services$2.94 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 20

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

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
945 82ND PKWY, STE 3
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
945 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
945 82ND PKWY, STE 3B
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
945 82ND PKWY, STE 3A
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Internal Medicine
945 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Physician Assistant
945 82ND PKWY, SUITE 3
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
945 82ND PKWY, STE 3B
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Practitioner
945 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572

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 Donald Eagerton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Eagerton is 1609872498. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2005.

Where is Donald Eagerton located?

Donald Eagerton practices at 945 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The listed phone number is (843) 497-5929.

What is Donald Eagerton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Donald Eagerton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Eagerton 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 Donald Eagerton accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Donald Eagerton 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 Donald Eagerton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Eagerton is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Mcleod Loris Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Eagerton was last updated on January 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.