STRAND PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS, PA
NPI 1689360307
Family Medicine in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since April 14, 2023
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579(843) 497-5929 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 13, 2026, Dec 19, 2025, Apr 14, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Strand Physician Specialists, Pa NPPES

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

STRAND PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS, PA (NPI 1689360307), doing business as Carolina Health Specialists, is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. The organization lists Tara Brown, Human Resources Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689360307
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameSTRAND PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS, PA
Location Address5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVDMyrtle Beach, SC 29579
Mailing AddressPo Box 3439North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-0439 · (843) 497-5929
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTara BrownHuman Resources Manager · (843) 497-5929
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateApril 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1689360307 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 10

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic UltrasoundTaxonomy 2085U0001X
Also ListedClinical Medical LaboratoryTaxonomy 291U00000X
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCarolina Health Specialists

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Strand Physician Specialists, Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

56

Medicare enrollment records show 56 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Strand Physician Specialists, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 45 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 11

Family Practice10
Nurse Practitioner10
Endocrinology7
Internal Medicine7
Pulmonary Disease7
Rheumatology5
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)4
Nephrology3
3 other specialties3

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 56
Family Practice
NPI 1245466960
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1306472238
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1003365859
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235755984
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1356939862
906 MEDICAL CIR
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1710941133
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1285155010
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1316944499
945 82ND PKWY MYRTLE BEACH
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1225034192
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Endocrinology
NPI 1407053879
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Endocrinology
NPI 1609872498
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346655834
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1407852304
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1356728364
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1992152961
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1114925732
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1316906191
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1497784185
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1912494915
906 MEDICAL CIR
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1033107180
906 MEDICAL CIR
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
See all 56 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Strand Physician Specialists, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Strand Physician Specialists, PA is 1689360307. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2023. The provider is doing business as Carolina Health Specialists.

Where is Strand Physician Specialists, PA located?

Strand Physician Specialists, PA is located at 5023 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. The listed phone number is (843) 497-5929.

What is Strand Physician Specialists, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Strand Physician Specialists, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Strand Physician Specialists, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Strand Physician Specialists, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 56 clinicians in 11 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Strand Physician Specialists, PA. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Family Practice (10), Nurse Practitioner (10) and Endocrinology (7). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 45 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Strand Physician Specialists, PA accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Strand Physician Specialists, PA 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Strand Physician Specialists, PA was last updated on April 13, 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.