Douglas S Head, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Murrells Inlet, SC

Douglas S Head, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He went to University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Veritas Healthcare Solutions, Llc and his current practice location is 4630 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 357-1299.

Douglas S Head is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 12647) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1851383459.

Contact Information

Douglas S Head, MD
4630 Hwy 17 Bypass,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-2662
(843) 357-1299
(843) 357-2264



Physician's Profile

Full NameDouglas S Head
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience42 Years
Location4630 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Douglas S Head attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851383459
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/25/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961571948
  • Enrollment ID: I20080516000175

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Douglas S Head such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851383459NPI-NPPES
126474MedicaidSC
GP0975MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 12647 (South Carolina)Secondary
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 12647 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterMyrtle beach, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Veritas Healthcare Solutions, Llc89212235044

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameVeritas Healthcare Solutions, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124442611
PECOS PAC ID: 8921223504
Enrollment ID: O20140716000615

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Douglas S Head, MD
5046 Highway 17 Byp S, Ste 100,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-4503

Ph: (843) 234-5139
Douglas S Head, MD
4630 Hwy 17 Bypass,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-2662

Ph: (843) 357-1299

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Murrells Inlet, SC

Stephen Alan Silbiger, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4630 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Phone: 843-235-8333    Fax: 843-606-8087
Dr. Michael C Malinics, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4040 Highway 17 Unit 202, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Phone: 843-235-3131    Fax: 203-709-5545
Kristin Etzkorn, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4835 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Phone: 843-357-1021    
Dr. Ivo V. Anguelov, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4914 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Phone: 843-357-6734    Fax: 843-357-6770
Dr. Dora L. Anguelova, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4914 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Dr. Michael Edward Haughton, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4181 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Phone: 843-652-3600    Fax: 843-652-3602
Dr. Joshua Bernard Coney, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4040 Highway 17 Unit 202, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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