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DAVID ROBERT KENNETH PERKINS MD
NPI 1659951606
Hospitalist in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since April 13, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
GRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER-GME OFFICE, 809 82ND PARKWAY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 692-1118(843) 692-1122 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2026, Jul 13, 2024, Apr 20, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About David Robert Kenneth Perkins Md NPPES

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

DAVID ROBERT KENNETH PERKINS MD (NPI 1659951606) is an individual hospitalist provider in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (86043) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Francis-downtown, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659951606
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID ROBERT KENNETH PERKINSCredential: MD
Location AddressGRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER-GME OFFICE, 809 82ND PARKWAYMyrtle Beach, SC 29572
Mailing Address19 Rosemary LnGreenville, SC 29615-1647 · (864) 551-0183
Phone(843) 692-1118
Fax(843) 692-1122
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1659951606 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 86043
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 86043 (SC)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
GRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER-GME OFFICE, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

David Robert Kenneth Perkins 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 ID7517360928
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240830001739
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
128 services63 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
49 services49 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.
29 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
24 services24 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
24 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Francis-Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420023
LocationOne St Francis DrGreenville, SC 29601 · Greenville County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MS. JENNIFER LYDIA HORAWSKI MD.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
GRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER-GME OFFICE, 809 82ND PARKWAY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 848-4640
MICHAEL KOUANDJIO MD
Emergency Medicine
GRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER-GME OFFICE, 809 82ND PARKWAY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 848-4640

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 David Perkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Perkins is 1659951606. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2021.

Where is David Perkins located?

David Perkins practices at Grand Strand Medical Center-Gme Office 809 82nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The listed phone number is (843) 692-1118.

What is David Perkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is David Perkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Perkins 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.

Is David Perkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Perkins is affiliated with St Francis-Downtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Perkins was last updated on January 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.