Quick answers
- Does Merritt H. King Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Merritt H. King Iii 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 Merritt H. King Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 215 Original Medicare patients and 502 services for Merritt H. King Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Merritt H. King Iii's NPI number?
- 1801094164. 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 Merritt H. King Iii, 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 | 215 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 502 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)106 services
- Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)100 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)87 services
- Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina (76830)47 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)37 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety28%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Depression21%
Hospitals where Merritt H. King Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Merritt H. King Iii 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Merritt H. King Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 3617 Casey StLoris, SC 29569 (843) 756‑7090
- 3617 Casey St, Suite BLoris, SC 29569 (843) 716‑8300
- 3655 Mitchell StLoris, SC 29569 (843) 777‑7000
- 3980 Hwy 9 ELittle River, SC 29566
- 4000 Hwy 9 ELittle River, SC 29566 (843) 777‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Merritt H. King Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McLeod Physician Associates II550 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Find other Obstetrics/Gynecology doctors in South Carolina →
Other OB-GYNs in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McLeod Physician Associates II
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801094164 |
| 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