Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Bach, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Murrells Inlet, SC

  • NPI 1821313057
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 7 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4040 Highway 17, Suite 302
Murrells Inlet, SC 295765098
(843) 652-8290
fax (843) 652-8299
Additional location
2200 Crow Ln Ste 102
Myrtle Beach, SC 295771663
(843) 848-5120
fax (843) 848-5125
Additional location
2200 Crow Ln Ste 302
Myrtle Beach, SC 295771663
(843) 848-5320
Show 4 more locations
Additional location
4040 Highway 17 Unit 302
Murrells Inlet, SC 295765098
Additional location
606 Black River RD
Georgetown, SC 294403304
(843) 527-7000
fax (843) 520-8403
Additional location
606 Black River RD Ste 300
Georgetown, SC 294403304
(843) 848-5120
fax (843) 848-5125
Additional location
606 Black River RD Ste 301
Georgetown, SC 294403304
(843) 527-3428
fax (843) 546-8216
Mailing address
Po Box 421718
Georgetown, SC 294424203

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 3, 2025
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #34929

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821313057. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,072
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$230,075
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 463 461 $21
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 448 446 $179
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 244 243 $37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 173 142 $85
45390 Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope 151 150 $312
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 88 61 $76
43251 Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 80 80 $128
43255 Control of bleeding of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 78 76 $155
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 61 61 $88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 56 54 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Murrells Inlet Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$95
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $36.68
Pfizer INC. 1 $21.67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $20.83
Abbvie INC. 1 $15.39

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$95

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
597
Patients
211
Total drug cost
$11,343
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 336 148 $4,782
Omeprazole Generic 48 19 $556
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 36 21 $805
Famotidine Generic 21 0 $301
Azathioprine Generic 20 0 $1,589
Amitriptyline Hcl Generic 19 0 $144
Sulfasalazine Generic 19 0 $648
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 18 12 $346
Sucralfate Generic 17 11 $621
Spironolactone Generic 16 0 $281

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Bach's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Bach practices Gastroenterology Physician in Murrells Inlet, SC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Bach practice?
Dr. Christopher Bach practices at 4040 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 295765098. Office phone: 8436528290.
What is Dr. Christopher Bach's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Bach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821313057, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Bach accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Bach accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Bach commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.