Quick answers
- Does John L. Sturdivant accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John L. Sturdivant 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 John L. Sturdivant see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 696 Original Medicare patients and 2,835 services for John L. Sturdivant. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John L. Sturdivant's NPI number?
- 1700994662. 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 John L. Sturdivant, 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 | 696 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,835 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)510 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)313 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)291 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)238 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)172 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%
- Atrial fibrillation75%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Arthritis53%
- Heart failure49%
Hospitals where John L. Sturdivant works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John L. Sturdivant 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
- 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 John L. Sturdivant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 920 Doug White Dr, Suite 510Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 (843) 497‑7772
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John L. Sturdivant 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 cardiac electrophysiologists 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 Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700994662 |
| 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