MR. JAMES MARVIN VEST M.D.
NPI 1780697151
Family Medicine in Surfside Beach, SC

Q: What is James Vest's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Vest is 1780697151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Q: What is James Vest's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Vest was last updated on January 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since August 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

72.72/100

CMS Quality Rating

1413 HIGHWAY 17 N, SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575(843) 238-5654(843) 238-1624 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2022, May 27, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Mr. James Marvin Vest M.d. NPPES

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

MR. JAMES MARVIN VEST M.D. (NPI 1780697151) is an individual family medicine provider in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (13280) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Myrtle Beach.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780697151

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES MARVIN VESTCredential: M.D.

Location Address1413 HIGHWAY 17 NSurfside Beach, SC 29575-6012

Mailing Address300 Singleton Ridge Rd, Attention Patient AccountingConway, SC 29526-9142 · (843) 234-6946

Phone(843) 238-5654

Fax(843) 238-1624

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2022

✔ NPI 1780697151 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 13280

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.

1413 HIGHWAY 17 N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14022 Postal WayMyrtle Beach, SC 29579-3537 · Phone (843) 236-0000 · Fax (843) 234-6191

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid132804SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. James Marvin Vest 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 ID6800792623

PECOS Enrollment IDI20031211000201

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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 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.

679 services354 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.

285 services187 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.

16 services16 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Conway Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Conway, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420049

Location300 Singleton Ridge RoadConway, SC 29526 · Horry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Myrtle Beach, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number420085

Location809 82nd ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 · Horry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 29575 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.

72.72/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

60.98

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

48.1

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

17 suppliers51 claims113 services$5.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

8 suppliers23 claims27 services$0.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers29 claims29 services$37.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers18 claims18 services$85.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers21 claims57 services$30.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers17 claims99 services$19.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers11 claims63 services$15.56 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers24 claims24 services$51.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers20 claims20 services$17.07 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers16 claims16 services$13.74 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers39 claims214 services$2.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers15 claims15 services$12.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier11 claims330 services$3.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier11 claims7,029 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers33 claims35 services$35.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers20 claims20 services$91.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$22.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

1 supplier16 claims16 services$216.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers11 claims11 services$23.71 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

GABRIELLA LEARY PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

1413 HIGHWAY 17 N
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575

Horry County (843) 238-5654

MR. BRENDEN M BLASCHKE DPT

Physical Therapist

1413 HIGHWAY 17 N, SUITE A
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575

Horry County (843) 238-9542

LINDSEY THOMAS BUDHOO NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1413 HIGHWAY 17 N
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575

Horry County (843) 238-5654

DR. DAN MUNTEAN MD

Family Medicine

1413 HIGHWAY 17 N
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575

Horry County (843) 238-5654

SHANNON MARIE PHILIPPS DO

Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)

1413 HIGHWAY 17 N
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575

Horry County (843) 347-8041

PRIMARY MEDICAL, LLC

Family Medicine

1413 HIGHWAY 17 N
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575

Horry County (843) 238-5654

MELANIE H PORTER NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1413 HIGHWAY 17 N
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575

Horry County (843) 238-5654

CONWAY HOSPITAL, INC.

Family Medicine

1413 HIGHWAY 17 N
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575

Horry County (843) 238-5654

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 James Vest's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Vest is 1780697151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Where is James Vest located?

James Vest practices at 1413 Highway 17 N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. The listed phone number is (843) 238-5654.

What is James Vest's specialty?

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

Is James Vest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Vest 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.

What insurance does James Vest accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list James Vest 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 James Vest affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Vest is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Conway Medical Center, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Vest was last updated on January 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.