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General Surgery

Arthur Cooler, MD

Works at hospitals in Hartsville, SC · Camden, SC · Columbia, SC … · South Carolina

Summary

Arthur Cooler, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Hartsville, SC, Camden, SC and Columbia, SC and other places. NPI 1326078890. 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 Arthur Cooler, 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
Medical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
MUSC Community PhysiciansGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Arthur Cooler work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Arthur Cooler at 5 hospitals: Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Kershawhealth, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Florence Medical Center and MUSC Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Arthur Cooler see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Columbia, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Arthur Cooler's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Arthur Cooler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arthur Cooler 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 Arthur Cooler?
(803) 365-8650, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Arthur Cooler's NPI number?
1326078890. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Arthur Cooler works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Arthur Cooler 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 Arthur Cooler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Arthur Cooler 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 general surgeons in Columbia

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1326078890
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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