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Diagnostic Radiology

Melissa L. Stone, MD

Works at hospitals in Aiken, SC · Waynesboro, GA · Augusta, GA … · South Carolina, Georgia

Summary

Dr. Melissa L. Stone, MD is a radiologist at 1019 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. Phone: (559) 256-1975. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Melissa L. Stone had 4,087 Original Medicare patients and 5,978 services. NPI 1780806968. 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: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 1019 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 · Directions (22 more locations)
  • Phone: (559) 256‑1975
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Aiken Regional Medical Center, Burke Medical Center, Doctors Hospital and 2 more
  • Group practice: Christiana Care Health Services Inc (+5 more)
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melissa L. Stone, 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 Melissa L. Stone accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa L. Stone 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 Melissa L. Stone see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 4,087 Original Medicare patients and 5,978 services for Melissa L. Stone. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Melissa L. Stone's NPI number?
1780806968. 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 Melissa L. Stone, 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 patients4,087
Services billed to Medicare5,978
Different services or procedures188
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,189 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)421 services
  3. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)356 services
  4. Screening mammography (77067)303 services
  5. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)300 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%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Chronic kidney disease40%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%

Hospitals where Melissa L. Stone works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa L. Stone 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melissa L. Stone is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 23; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melissa L. Stone as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Christiana Care Health Services Inc1,483 clinicians in the group
  • Mercy Health System Corporation753 clinicians in the group
  • Edward W Sparrow Hospital Association730 clinicians in the group
  • Rockford Health Physicians521 clinicians in the group
  • Interfaith Professional Physician Services PC384 clinicians in the group
  • Humboldt Park Health110 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in North Myrtle Beach

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Myrtle Beach, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Christiana Care Health Services Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780806968
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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