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Family Practice

Ernest M. Atkinson, MD

Works at hospitals in Florence, SC · Charleston, SC · Sumter, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Ernest M. Atkinson, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Florence, SC, Charleston, SC and Sumter, SC. NPI 1144314394. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ernest M. Atkinson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
MUSC Community PhysiciansGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ernest M. Atkinson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ernest M. Atkinson at 4 hospitals: McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee, MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, MUSC Medical Center and Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ernest M. Atkinson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Kingstree, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ernest M. Atkinson's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Ernest M. Atkinson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernest M. Atkinson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Ernest M. Atkinson?
(843) 355-3621, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ernest M. Atkinson's NPI number?
1144314394. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ernest M. Atkinson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernest M. Atkinson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ernest M. Atkinson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ernest M. Atkinson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • MUSC Community Physicians1,544 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Kingstree

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kingstree, SC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144314394
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians