Quick answers
- Does Alfred J. Tomlinson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alfred J. Tomlinson 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 Alfred J. Tomlinson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 671 Original Medicare patients and 2,023 services for Alfred J. Tomlinson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alfred J. Tomlinson's NPI number?
- 1649229535. 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 Alfred J. Tomlinson, 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 | 671 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,023 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)847 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)457 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)291 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)125 services
- Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)88 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Alfred J. Tomlinson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alfred J. Tomlinson 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Alfred J. Tomlinson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1120 Glenns Bay Rd, Suite 106Surfside Beach, SC 29575 (843) 650‑1111
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649229535 |
| 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