STRAND PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS, PA
NPI 1831414135
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since March 30, 2010
809 82ND PARKWAY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 497-5929(843) 839-1037 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2025, Nov 16, 2020, Aug 17, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Strand Physician Specialists, Pa NPPES

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

STRAND PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS, PA (NPI 1831414135), doing business as Carolina Health Specialists, is a healthcare organization registered as a critical care medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. The organization lists Tara Brown, Human Resources Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831414135
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Legal Business NameSTRAND PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS, PA
Location Address809 82ND PARKWAYMyrtle Beach, SC 29572
Mailing AddressPo Box 3439North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-0439 · (843) 839-4447
Fax(843) 839-1037
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTara BrownHuman Resources Manager · (843) 497-5929
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1831414135 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 6

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 363LC0200X
809 82ND PARKWAY, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCarolina Health Specialists

Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidGP1302SC
Medicaid790228MNC

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, 40 practice 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
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1356939862
906 MEDICAL CIR
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1710088356
929 MEDICAL CIR
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 999-5042
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1710941133
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1285155010
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1316944499
945 82ND PKWY MYRTLE BEACH
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1225034192
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Endocrinology
NPI 1407053879
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Endocrinology
NPI 1609872498
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346655834
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1407852304
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1356728364
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1144281148
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nephrology
NPI 1992152961
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1114925732
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1891577607
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Endocrinology
NPI 1275054991
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1316906191
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1497784185
945 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1912494915
906 MEDICAL CIR
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1033107180
906 MEDICAL CIR
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-5929
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 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 1831414135. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2010. The provider is doing business as Carolina Health Specialists.

Where is Strand Physician Specialists, PA located?

Strand Physician Specialists, PA is located at 809 82nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The listed phone number is (843) 497-5929.

What is Strand Physician Specialists, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

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, 40 practice 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 December 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.