Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thirston Phillips, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Little River, SC

  • NPI 1255366175
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
100 Water Grande Blvd
Little River, SC 295668162
(843) 366-4000
fax (910) 222-3063
Mailing address
Po Box 31166
Myrtle Beach, SC 295880020

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 27, 2021
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #200400575
Medicaid (2)
SC #Q0057F · NC #89136YW

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255366175. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,125
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$571,447
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 5,798 758 $75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 602 547 $123
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 406 386 $47
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 196 179 $165
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 54 54 $49
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 46 46 $108
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 23 21 $113

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Little River Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, average services per provider: 1,017. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
103
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$7,916
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 24 17 $201
Lisinopril Generic 16 0 $113
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 16 0 $249
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 13 11 $7,169
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 12 0 $87
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 11 0 $37
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 11 0 $60

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thirston Phillips's medical specialty?
Dr. Thirston Phillips practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Little River, SC.
Where does Dr. Thirston Phillips practice?
Dr. Thirston Phillips practices at 100 Water Grande Blvd, Little River, SC 295668162. Office phone: 8433664000.
What is Dr. Thirston Phillips's NPI?
Dr. Thirston Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255366175, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thirston Phillips accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thirston Phillips accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thirston Phillips commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.