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MR. THOMAS VANCO MINCHEFF MD
NPI 1679500375
Surgery in Hartsville, SC

Active since June 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
704 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE, HARTSVILLE SURGICAL CENTER LLP, HARTSVILLE, SC 29550(843) 332-1099(843) 332-1091 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mr. Thomas Vanco Mincheff Md NPPES

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

MR. THOMAS VANCO MINCHEFF MD (NPI 1679500375) is an individual surgery provider in Hartsville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (16686) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679500375
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameMR. THOMAS VANCO MINCHEFFCredential: MD
Location Address704 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE, HARTSVILLE SURGICAL CENTER LLPHartsville, SC 29550
Mailing Address704 Medical Park DriveHartsville, SC 29550 · (843) 332-1099 · Fax (843) 332-1091
Phone(843) 332-1099
Fax(843) 332-1091
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 2007
✔ NPI 1679500375 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 16686
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
704 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE, Hartsville, SC 29550
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINF70669
Medicaid166867SC
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5156
Medicaid890NC

Accepted Insurance

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

Mr. Thomas Vanco Mincheff 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 ID446262653
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100823000865
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Mincheff reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hartsville Surgical Center, LLP
Same address
Surgery
704 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE
Hartsville, SC 29550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093760969 (843) 332-1099
Hartsville Medical Group LLC
0.2 mi
Internal Medicine
701 MEDICAL PARK DR
Hartsville, SC 29550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 116 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598995300 (843) 383-5191

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 6

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
680 services104 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
161 services68 patients
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 97597
This procedure involves the careful removal of damaged or infected tissue from a wound that's 20.0 square cm or less. It's done to promote healing and prevent further infection. The process is carried out under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort.
101 services48 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.
34 services25 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
32 services32 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
26 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hartsville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420010
Location1304 W Bobo Newsom HwyHartsville, SC 29550 · Darlington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Musc Health Florence Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number420091
Location805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550Florence, SC 29505 · Florence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29550 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
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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
1%270 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
98%326 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
51%557 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
85%756 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.
100%236 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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
97%339 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Patient-Generated Health Data
Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
0%287 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
21%287 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
62%339 patients3/55-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…
91%47 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
78%198 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
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% · 377 patients
Patients tobacco: 99% · 377 patients
72%88 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
24%287 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Request/Accept Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician receives or retrieves and incorporates into the patient's record an…
44%41 patients2/55-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 certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
60%287 patients4/55-star benchmark: 75%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 339 patients
9%339 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%287 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.

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.

HARTSVILLE SURGICAL CENTER, LLP
Surgery
704 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE
HARTSVILLE, SC 29550
Darlington County (843) 332-1099
JASON R DAMERON MD
Surgery
704 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE, HARTSVILLE SURGICAL CENTER LLP
HARTSVILLE, SC 29550
Darlington County (843) 332-1099

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 Thomas Mincheff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Mincheff is 1679500375. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2006.

Where is Thomas Mincheff located?

Thomas Mincheff practices at 704 Medical Park Drive Hartsville Surgical Center LLP, Hartsville, SC 29550. The listed phone number is (843) 332-1099.

What is Thomas Mincheff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Thomas Mincheff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Mincheff 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 Thomas Mincheff's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Mincheff reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hartsville Surgical Center, LLP (Hartsville, SC) and Hartsville Medical Group LLC (Hartsville, 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 Thomas Mincheff's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Mincheff accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Molina Healthcare list Thomas Mincheff 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 Thomas Mincheff affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Mincheff is affiliated with Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center and Musc Health Florence Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Mincheff was last updated on October 10, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.