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Family Practice

Gunther Rencken

Works at hospitals in Walterboro, SC · Charleston, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Gunther Rencken is a family doctor at 107 Church St, Walterboro, SC 29488. Phone: (843) 549-1558. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gunther Rencken had 150 Original Medicare patients and 253 services. NPI 1568402089. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 107 Church St, Walterboro, SC 29488 · Directions
  • Phone: (843) 549‑1558
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Colleton Medical Center, Trident Medical Center
  • Group practice: Walterboro Family Practice Associates PA
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gunther Rencken, 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 Gunther Rencken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gunther Rencken 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 Gunther Rencken see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 150 Original Medicare patients and 253 services for Gunther Rencken. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gunther Rencken's NPI number?
1568402089. 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 Gunther Rencken, 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 patients150
Services billed to Medicare253
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (81001)63 services
  2. Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)52 services
  3. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)26 services
  4. Punch biopsy, first skin growth (11104)17 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Anxiety35%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%

Hospitals where Gunther Rencken works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gunther Rencken 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.

  • Colleton Medical CenterWalterboro, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420030
  • Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420079

Practice locations

Addresses where Gunther Rencken is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gunther Rencken as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Walterboro Family Practice Associates PA7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Walterboro

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

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Other clinicians in Walterboro Family Practice Associates PA

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

Clinician information

Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568402089
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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