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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)

Brent T. Folsom, MD

Sees patients in Myrtle Beach, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Brent T. Folsom, MD is a dermatologic surgeon at 5046 Hwy 17 Byp S, Suite 203, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. Phone: (843) 449-0453. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Brent T. Folsom had 438 Original Medicare patients and 1,729 services. NPI 1851928410. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologic surgeon (Medicare lists Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS))
  • Address: 5046 Hwy 17 Byp S, Suite 203, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (843) 449‑0453
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Waccamaw Dermatology LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2020 (6 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brent T. Folsom, 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 Brent T. Folsom accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent T. Folsom 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 Brent T. Folsom see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 438 Original Medicare patients and 1,729 services for Brent T. Folsom. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Brent T. Folsom's NPI number?
1851928410. 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 Brent T. Folsom, 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 patients438
Services billed to Medicare1,729
Different services or procedures64
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)462 services
  2. Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)195 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)143 services
  4. Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth (11103)131 services
  5. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)131 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%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Anxiety22%
  • Diabetes21%

Practice locations

Addresses where Brent T. Folsom is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brent T. Folsom as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Waccamaw Dermatology LLC27 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologic surgeons in South Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Waccamaw Dermatology LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2020 (6 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851928410
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians