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DR. LOUIS JOSEPH ARGENTINE M.D.
NPI 1679018014
Emergency Medicine in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since December 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 692-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 18, 2019, Dec 20, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Louis Joseph Argentine M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LOUIS JOSEPH ARGENTINE M.D. (NPI 1679018014) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (MD82009) and active in the NPI registry since December 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Main Line Hospital Lankenau, and maintains a secondary practice location in Camden.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679018014
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LOUIS JOSEPH ARGENTINECredential: M.D.
Location Address809 82ND PKWYMyrtle Beach, SC 29572
Mailing Address809 82nd PkwyMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-4607 · (843) 692-1000
Phone(843) 692-1000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSDrexel University College Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1679018014 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · MD82009
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
809 82ND PKWY, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Cooper PlzCamden, NJ 08103-1461 · Phone (856) 342-2000

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Louis Joseph Argentine 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 ID4082943519
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200609000109
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Louis Argentine reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Main Line Emergency Med Associates LLC
471 mi
Emergency Medicine
255 W LANCASTER AVE
Paoli, PA 19301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316919368 (610) 648-1043
Phoenixville Clinic Company LLC
475 mi
Neurology
140 NUTT RD
Phoenixville, PA 19460
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 529 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275173957 (610) 983-1100
Chestnut Hill Clinic Company, LLC
476 mi
Sports Medicine
10 SHURS LN STE 204
Philadelphia, PA 19127
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 176 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811611692 (215) 967-1627

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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
242 services236 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
173 services169 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.
137 services133 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.
128 services124 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
64 services64 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Main Line Hospital Lankenau

Acute Care Hospitals · Wynnewood, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390195
Location100 Lancaster AveWynnewood, PA 19096 · Montgomery 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
$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.

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.

SOUTHEASTERN HOSPITALIST SERVICES PC
Hospitalist
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 692-1000
BENJAMIN TYLER MCKINNEY MD
Emergency Medicine
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 692-1000
MRS. ANGELA KATHLINE NAPLES APRN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 692-1000
ALBAB SYED UDDIN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (854) 894-3509
RAINECE J EADDY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 497-8340
MS. POOJA M PATEL
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 692-1118
VISHAL SHAH DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 692-1118
ZACHERY WILLIAM HENSEL DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Horry County (843) 692-1595

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 Louis Argentine's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Argentine is 1679018014. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2016.

Where is Louis Argentine located?

Louis Argentine practices at 809 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The listed phone number is (843) 692-1000.

What is Louis Argentine's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Louis Argentine enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louis Argentine 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 organizations bill Medicare for Louis Argentine's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Louis Argentine reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Main Line Emergency Med Associates LLC (Paoli, PA), Phoenixville Clinic Company LLC (Phoenixville, PA) and Chestnut Hill Clinic Company, LLC (Philadelphia, PA). Each 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 Louis Argentine's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Louis Argentine affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Louis Argentine is affiliated with Main Line Hospital Lankenau.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louis Argentine was last updated on July 18, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.