Quick answers
- Does Francis X. Tunney accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis X. Tunney accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Francis X. Tunney see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 199 Original Medicare patients and 435 services for Francis X. Tunney. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francis X. Tunney's NPI number?
- 1134237183. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Francis X. Tunney, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 199 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 435 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)104 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)52 services
- Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen (87635)48 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)48 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus (87502)37 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression19%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Francis X. Tunney is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3074 N Hwy 17Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 (843) 884‑6424
- 6167 Braided Mane Pass SWAiken, SC 29803 (803) 648‑1464
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francis X. Tunney as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Urgent Cares LLC177 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Mount Pleasant
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Pleasant, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Urgent Cares LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134237183 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians