Quick answers
- Does Bruce J. Kowalski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bruce J. Kowalski 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 Bruce J. Kowalski see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,342 Original Medicare patients and 5,507 services for Bruce J. Kowalski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bruce J. Kowalski's NPI number?
- 1467479808. 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 Bruce J. Kowalski, 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 | 2,342 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,507 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)2,229 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)488 services
- 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)410 services
- Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)326 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)320 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Diabetes40%
- Atrial fibrillation37%
Hospitals where Bruce J. Kowalski works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bruce J. Kowalski 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
- McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee DeeFlorence, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420051
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420020
- 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 Bruce J. Kowalski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 101 McLeod Health Blvd, Suite 201Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (843) 646‑8001
- 107 McLeod Health BlvdMyrtle Beach, SC 29579
- 3485 Mitchell StLoris, SC 29569 (843) 756‑7029
- 3781 McDowell Lane, Suite 200Little River, SC 29566 (843) 366‑3891
- 3793 McDowell Ln, Suite 200Little River, SC 29566 (843) 390‑0877
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bruce J. Kowalski as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee Inc406 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in South Carolina →
Other cardiologists in Myrtle Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Myrtle Beach, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467479808 |
| 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