Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Heather Palomino
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Myrtle Beach, SC
- NPI 1992192587
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
920 Doug White Dr Ste 420
Myrtle Beach, SC 295724182
(843) 497-7772
fax (843) 848-7530
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 17, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #85375
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992192587. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
365
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$119,084
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 61 | 61 | $206 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 37 | 37 | $166 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 36 | 36 | $15 | |
76998 |
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | 35 | 35 | $58 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 32 | 32 | $701 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 32 | 32 | $1,620 | |
33268 |
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 22 | 22 | $122 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 18 | 16 | $121 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 18 | 18 | $125 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 16 | 15 | $170 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Myrtle Beach Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,679
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 4 | $464.81 | |
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 7 | $402.69 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 8 | $298.17 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $150.00 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $105.66 | |
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 1 | $103.62 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $62.69 | |
| Cook Medical LLC | 2 | $26.59 | |
| Lsi Solutions INC | 1 | $25.85 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $22.63 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $16.33 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
62
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$451
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | Generic | 50 | 50 | $286 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $166 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Heather Palomino's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Palomino practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Where does Dr. Heather Palomino practice?
Dr. Heather Palomino practices at 920 Doug White Dr Ste 420, Myrtle Beach, SC 295724182. Office phone: 8434977772.
What is Dr. Heather Palomino's NPI?
Dr. Heather Palomino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992192587, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Palomino accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Palomino accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Palomino commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.