TIDELANDS HEALTH ORTHOPAEDICS
NPI 1730505652
Orthopaedic Surgery in Murrells Inlet, SC

Active since March 17, 2014
4040 HIGHWAY 17 STE 101&105, MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576(843) 652-8160(843) 652-8161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2020, Dec 20, 2019, Nov 18, 2019 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2017).

About Tidelands Health Orthopaedics NPPES

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

TIDELANDS HEALTH ORTHOPAEDICS (NPI 1730505652) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists Elizabeth Sutherland Ward, Evp & Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730505652
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameGEORGETOWN PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES
Location Address4040 HIGHWAY 17 STE 101&105Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5098
Mailing AddressPo Box 421718Georgetown, SC 29442-4203 · (843) 520-8883 · Fax (843) 652-8422
Fax(843) 652-8161
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialElizabeth Sutherland WardEvp & Cfo · (843) 527-7102
Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20209 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2020
✔ NPI 1730505652 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
4040 HIGHWAY 17 STE 101&105, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsTidelands Health Orthopaedics

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 13515 Caduceus Dr Ste CMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-2922 · Phone (843) 527-1800 · Fax (843) 527-6528
Location 22185 N Fraser StGeorgetown, SC 29440-6418 · Phone (843) 527-1800 · Fax (843) 527-6528
Location 32200 Crow Ln Ste 203Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-1663 · Phone (843) 848-5200 · Fax (843) 848-5205

Other Identifiers 4

MedicaidGP6475SC
MedicaidGP8469SC
MedicaidGP9078SC
MedicaidGP7783SC

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

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)

Tidelands Health Orthopaedics is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

266

Medicare enrollment records show 266 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Tidelands Health Orthopaedics, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 14 practice at this address and 131 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 34

Nurse Practitioner60
Family Practice43
Obstetrics/Gynecology23
Gastroenterology19
Physical Therapist in Private Practice13
Orthopedic Surgery11
General Surgery8
Internal Medicine8
26 other specialties81

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 266
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1609638279
4070 HIGHWAY 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-1581
✔ PECOSSame address
Gastroenterology
NPI 1407875586
4040 HIGHWAY 17 SUITE 302
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8290
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902327554
4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 202
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 235-3131
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1124685573
4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 202
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 235-3131
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265248181
4040 HIGHWAY 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8120
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1326715343
4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 202
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 235-3131
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Neurosurgery
NPI 1104142223
4040 HIGHWAY 17 STE 306
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8115
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Surgery
NPI 1336143908
4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 202
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8390
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1649288705
4040 HIGHWAY 17 SUITE 101
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8160
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306250550
4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 302
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8290
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hand Surgery
NPI 1770889131
4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 101 & 105
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8160
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Neurosurgery
NPI 1215296223
4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 301
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8205
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1780694588
4040 HIGHWAY 17 SUITE 101
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8160
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Surgery
NPI 1982998100
4040 HIGHWAY 17 SUITE 202
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8390
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1265927792
4070 HIGHWAY 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-1293
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1982131603
4070 HIGHWAY 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-1293
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1578094124
4070 HIGHWAY 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-1293
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1225568181
4070 HIGHWAY 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-1293
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1871158121
4070 HIGHWAY 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-1293
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1144292624
4017 HIGHWAY 17 BYPASS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 651-6525
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
See all 266 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 Georgetown Physician Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Georgetown Physician Associates is 1730505652. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2014. The provider is doing business as Tidelands Health Orthopaedics.

Where is Georgetown Physician Associates located?

Georgetown Physician Associates is located at 4040 Highway 17 Ste 101&105, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. The listed phone number is (843) 652-8160.

What is Georgetown Physician Associates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Georgetown Physician Associates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Georgetown Physician Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Georgetown Physician Associates?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 266 clinicians in 34 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Georgetown Physician Associates. 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 Nurse Practitioner (60), Family Practice (43) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (23). Of these, 14 practice at this address and 131 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Georgetown Physician Associates accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next and 1 other insurer list Georgetown Physician Associates 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 Georgetown Physician Associates was last updated on June 25, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.