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General Surgery

Morris J. Washington Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Myrtle Beach, SC · Loris, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Morris J. Washington Iii, MD is a general surgeon at 3980 Hwy 9 E, Suite 320, Little River, SC 29566. Phone: (843) 366-3715. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Morris J. Washington Iii had 85 Original Medicare patients and 195 services. NPI 1801970207. 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: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 3980 Hwy 9 E, Suite 320, Little River, SC 29566 · Directions
  • Phone: (843) 366‑3715
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, McLeod Loris Hospital
  • Group practice: McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee Inc
  • Medical school: New York Medical College · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Morris J. Washington Iii, 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 Morris J. Washington Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Morris J. Washington 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 Morris J. Washington Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 85 Original Medicare patients and 195 services for Morris J. Washington Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Morris J. Washington Iii's NPI number?
1801970207. 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 Morris J. Washington 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 patients85
Services billed to Medicare195
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)20 services
  2. Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope (43262)20 services
  3. Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope (43264)17 services
  4. Partial removal of stomach for weight loss using an endoscope (43775)17 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)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%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Depression34%
  • Anxiety33%
  • Diabetes28%

Hospitals where Morris J. Washington Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Morris J. Washington 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 Morris J. Washington Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Morris J. Washington Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee Inc406 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other General Surgery doctors in South Carolina →

Other general surgeons in Little River

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

All general surgeons in Little River →

Other clinicians in McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801970207
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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