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STEVEN PAUL SPONAUGLE FNP-C
NPI 1679161129
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Murrells Inlet, SC

Active since January 08, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
4367 RIVERWOOD DR UNIT 110, MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576(843) 652-8046(843) 357-9771 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 21, 2026, Apr 12, 2024, Jan 13, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Steven Paul Sponaugle Fnp-c NPPES

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

STEVEN PAUL SPONAUGLE FNP-C (NPI 1679161129) is an individual family provider in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (27166) and active in the NPI registry since January 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, and maintains 9 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679161129
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameSTEVEN PAUL SPONAUGLECredential: FNP-C
Location Address4367 RIVERWOOD DR UNIT 110Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-4381
Mailing AddressPo Box 421718Georgetown, SC 29442-4203 · (843) 527-7000
Phone(843) 652-8046
Fax(843) 357-9771
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1679161129 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 27166✔ Licensed in WV · 108116
4367 RIVERWOOD DR UNIT 110, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Secondary Practice Locations 9

Location 14320 Holmestown RdMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-7837 · Phone (843) 652-8440 · Fax (843) 652-8441
Location 24301 Dick Pond RdMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-6807 · Phone (843) 652-8100 · Fax (843) 652-8122
Location 3456 N Main StHemingway, SC 29554-9190 · Phone (843) 558-9319 · Fax (843) 558-9818
Location 49699 Ocean HwyPawleys Island, SC 29585-7425 · Phone (843) 237-4296 · Fax (843) 237-0495
Location 511916 Highway 707 Ste DMurrells Inlet, SC 29576-9610 · Phone (843) 652-8450 · Fax (843) 652-8451
Location 62200 Crow Ln Ste 301Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-1663 · Phone (843) 848-5300 · Fax (843) 848-5305
Location 7701 S Morgan AveAndrews, SC 29510-2959 · Phone (843) 264-5253 · Fax (843) 264-5970
Location 82347 S Highway 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-7611 · Phone (843) 357-2443 · Fax (843) 357-2132
Location 91075 N Fraser StGeorgetown, SC 29440-2848 · Phone (843) 527-4442 · Fax (843) 527-4027

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, CareSource and more.Insurance ›

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

Steven Paul Sponaugle Fnp-c 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 ID4183039670
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230823003248
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Steven Sponaugle reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Georgetown Physician Associates, LLC
Same address
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
4367 RIVERWOOD DR UNIT 104
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 266 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548604366 (843) 652-8020
Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC
72 mi
Family
6650 RIVERS AVE
North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275915522 (337) 991-9276
Curana Health Of South Carolina PC
73 mi
Internal Medicine
2375 BAKER HOSPITAL BLVD
North Charleston, SC 29405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 409 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316477896 (337) 991-9276
Musc Community Physicians
116 mi
Internal Medicine
506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
675 services188 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
452 services178 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
112 services109 patients
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 99316
Nursing facility discharge management over 30 minutes is a comprehensive process where a healthcare team prepares you for leaving the facility. It involves creating a tailored plan, coordinating care, and ensuring a smooth transition to your next care setting.
79 services79 patients
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
25 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

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
$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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MITCHELL THOMAS DO
Family Medicine
4367 RIVERWOOD DR UNIT 110
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Georgetown County (843) 652-8046

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 Steven Sponaugle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Sponaugle is 1679161129. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2021.

Where is Steven Sponaugle located?

Steven Sponaugle practices at 4367 Riverwood Dr Unit 110, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. The listed phone number is (843) 652-8046.

What is Steven Sponaugle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Steven Sponaugle enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Sponaugle 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 Steven Sponaugle's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Steven Sponaugle reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Georgetown Physician Associates, LLC (Murrells Inlet, SC), Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC (North Charleston, SC), Curana Health Of South Carolina PC (North Charleston, SC) and Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC). 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 Steven Sponaugle's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Steven Sponaugle accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, CareSource, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Steven Sponaugle 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 Steven Sponaugle affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Steven Sponaugle is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Sponaugle was last updated on April 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.