Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Georgetown, SC
- NPI 1447786926
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.9 / 100 · 2023
- 9 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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1014 Huger Dr
Georgetown, SC 294403322
(843) 520-8780 - Additional location
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2200 Crow Ln Ste 303B
Myrtle Beach, SC 295771663
fax (843) 652-8399 - Additional location
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4040 Highway 17 Unit 104
Murrells Inlet, SC 295765098
(843) 652-8390
fax (843) 652-8399 - Additional location
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606 Black River RD Ste 301
Georgetown, SC 294403304
(843) 652-8390
fax (843) 652-8399 - Mailing address
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Po Box 421718
Georgetown, SC 294424203
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Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 13, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #90678
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447786926. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
11
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,358
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 11 | 11 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$216
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 1 | $92.77 | |
| Solventum Corporation | 1 | $30.20 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $29.66 | |
| Intra-Sana Laboratories | 1 | $24.17 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $20.19 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $19.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
31
Patients
31
Total drug cost
$115
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 31 | 31 | $115 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater practices Surgery Physician in Georgetown, SC.
Where does Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater practice?
Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater practices at 1014 Huger Dr, Georgetown, SC 294403322. Office phone: 8435208780.
What is Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater's NPI?
Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447786926, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Shields Tarwater commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.