Quick answers
- Does Jimmy L. Kontos accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jimmy L. Kontos 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 Jimmy L. Kontos see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,505 Original Medicare patients and 3,589 services for Jimmy L. Kontos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jimmy L. Kontos's NPI number?
- 1366461568. 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 Jimmy L. Kontos, 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 | 1,505 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,589 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)721 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)699 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)698 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)304 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician (93016)244 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%
- Ischemic heart disease65%
- Arthritis53%
- Atrial fibrillation39%
- Diabetes38%
Hospitals where Jimmy L. Kontos works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jimmy L. Kontos 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.
- Conway Medical CenterConway, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420049
- Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterMyrtle Beach, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420085
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells Inlet, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420098
Practice locations
Addresses where Jimmy L. Kontos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Singleton Ridge RdConway, SC 29526 (843) 347‑7111
- 4237 River Hills Dr, Suite 150Little River, SC 29566 (843) 281‑2778
- 809 82nd PkwyMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 (843) 848‑1440
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jimmy L. Kontos as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Grand Strand Surgical Specialists LLC57 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other interventional cardiologists in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Grand Strand Surgical Specialists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366461568 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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