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Nephrology

Debby T. Desalvo, MD

Works at hospitals in Myrtle Beach, SC · Loris, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Debby T. Desalvo, MD is a nephrologist at 4591 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. Phone: (843) 497-5929. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Debby T. Desalvo had 399 Original Medicare patients and 3,364 services. NPI 1225034192. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 4591 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (843) 497‑5929
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, McLeod Loris Hospital
  • Group practice: Strand Physician Specialists PA
  • Medical school: Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine · graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Debby T. Desalvo, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Debby T. Desalvo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Debby T. Desalvo 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 Debby T. Desalvo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 399 Original Medicare patients and 3,364 services for Debby T. Desalvo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Debby T. Desalvo's NPI number?
1225034192. 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 Debby T. Desalvo, 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 patients399
Services billed to Medicare3,364
Different services or procedures54
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)340 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)339 services
  3. Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)303 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)281 services
  5. Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury (82570)268 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes58%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%

Hospitals where Debby T. Desalvo works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Debby T. Desalvo at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterMyrtle Beach, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420085
  • McLeod Loris HospitalLoris, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 420105

Practice locations

Addresses where Debby T. Desalvo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Debby T. Desalvo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Strand Physician Specialists PA55 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in South Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Strand Physician Specialists PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOhio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225034192
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians