DR. CHRISTINA PITTS LYNN M.D.
NPI 1700014248
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since June 23, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
60.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
5050 HIGHWAY 17 BYP S, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588(803) 606-8885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2026, Oct 8, 2025, Feb 24, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Christina Pitts Lynn M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINA PITTS LYNN M.D. (NPI 1700014248) is an individual psychiatry provider in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (35441) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700014248
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINA PITTS LYNNCredential: M.D.
Location Address5050 HIGHWAY 17 BYP SMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-4500
Mailing Address5050 Highway 17 Byp SMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-4500 · (803) 606-8885
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1700014248 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 35441✔ Licensed in MD · D0104460✔ Licensed in VA · 010286908
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Behavioral Neurology & NeuropsychiatryTaxonomy 2084B0040X · License 0010286908 (VA), 35441 (SC), 68906 (GA)
5050 HIGHWAY 17 BYP S, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 13612 Landmark DrColumbia, SC 29204-4039 · Phone (803) 606-8885
Location 21755 N Mecklenburg AveSouth Hill, VA 23970-4080 · Phone (434) 584-5412 · Fax (434) 584-5579
Location 31080 First Colonial Rd Ste 403Virginia Beach, VA 23454-2406 · Phone (757) 395-1850 · Fax (855) 707-7855

Other Identifiers 2

Other036.151498IL · Physician & Surgeon
Other68906GA · Md Psychology

Accepted 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

Dr. Christina Pitts Lynn 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 ID749429181
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131015001787, I20201019000961, I20231214001974, I20250926000452, I20251104004377, I20260128004257
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

16

Medicare enrollment records show Christina Lynn reassigns Medicare billing to 16 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
920 DOUG WHITE DR STE 250
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
Charleston, SC 29406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatric Hospital
2900 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 206
Arden, NC 28704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers LLC
  • 824 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
824 N MILITARY HWY STE 100
Norfolk, VA 23502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina and Virginia enrollments
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1250 E MARSHALL ST, MAIN 1-214, BOX 980510
Richmond, VA 23298
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 2,481 clinicians in this Medicare group
Health Service
516B 1ST ST
Shenandoah, VA 22849
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 364 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
9166 N CONGRESS ST
New Market, VA 22844
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 416 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
5 GARRETT AVE
La Plata, MD 20646
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 966 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
120 N. COMMERCE AVE, STE 103, 230, 245 AND 255
Front Royal, VA 22630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 367 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 3

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 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.
212 services55 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.
45 services39 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.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Rushville, IL
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number141333
Location238 South Congress StreetRushville, IL 62681 · Schuyler County
Emergency services

Sentara Obici Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Suffolk, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490044
Location2800 Godwin BoulevardSuffolk, VA 23439 · Suffolk City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Leigh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norfolk, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490046
Location830 Kempsville RoadNorfolk, VA 23502 · Norfolk City County
Birthing friendly

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Woodbridge, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490113
Location2300 Opitz BoulevardWoodbridge, VA 22191 · Prince William County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia Beach, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490119
Location2025 Glenn Mitchell DriveVirginia Beach, VA 23456 · Virginia Beach City County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29588 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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

60.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality62.42
Promoting Interoperability81
Improvement Activities40
Cost17.59

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Preventive Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine)
5050 HIGHWAY 17 BYP S
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5050 HIGHWAY 17 BYP S
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5050 HIGHWAY 17 BYP S
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588
Surgery
5050 HIGHWAY 17 BYP S, SOUTH STRAND MEDICAL CENTER
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588
Psychiatric Unit
5050 HIGHWAY 17 BYP S
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588

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 Christina Lynn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Lynn is 1700014248. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2009.

Where is Christina Lynn located?

Christina Lynn practices at 5050 Highway 17 Byp S, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. The listed phone number is (803) 606-8885.

What is Christina Lynn's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Christina Lynn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christina Lynn 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 Christina Lynn's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christina Lynn reassigns Medicare benefits to 16 organizations: Coastal Carolina Primary Care, LLC (Myrtle Beach, SC), Coastal Inpatient Physicians, LLC (Charleston, SC), Three Rivers Behavioral Health LLC (West Columbia, SC), Mission Community Anesthesiology Specialists LLC (Arden, NC), Sentara Medical Group (Norfolk, VA) and 11 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Christina Lynn's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christina Lynn accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, CareSource, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare and 5 other insurers list Christina Lynn 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 Christina Lynn affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christina Lynn is affiliated with Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and Sentara Princess Anne Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christina Lynn was last updated on March 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.