Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Head, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Murrells Inlet, SC

  • NPI 1851383459
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4630 Hwy 17 Bypass
Murrells Inlet, SC 295762662
(843) 357-1299
fax (843) 357-2264
Mailing address
5046 Highway 17 Byp S, Ste 100
Myrtle Beach, SC 295884503

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 25, 2019
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #12647
Medicaid (2)
SC #126474 · SC #GP0975

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851383459. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,617
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$228,418
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 756 578 $13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 653 394 $85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 214 214 $156
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg 184 46 $55
A9500 Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose 146 73 $108
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 137 113 $119
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 128 128 $181
93015 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician 79 79 $58
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 73 73 $401
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 49 29 $21

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Murrells Inlet Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 172. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$65
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CVRx, INC. 2 $35.55
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $28.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$65

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,723
Patients
591
Total drug cost
$327,765
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 271 102 $5,764
Losartan Potassium Generic 252 88 $3,463
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 173 48 $213,557
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 129 48 $912
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 127 51 $658
Furosemide Generic 123 40 $702
Carvedilol Generic 121 38 $1,377
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 90 32 $822
Flecainide Acetate Generic 82 24 $4,938
Lisinopril Generic 77 30 $662

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Douglas Head's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Head practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Murrells Inlet, SC.
Where does Dr. Douglas Head practice?
Dr. Douglas Head practices at 4630 Hwy 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 295762662. Office phone: 8433571299.
What is Dr. Douglas Head's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Head's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851383459, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Head accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Head accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Head commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.