Quick answers
- Does Joseph A. Chafardon Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph A. Chafardon Ii 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 Joseph A. Chafardon Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 129 Original Medicare patients and 214 services for Joseph A. Chafardon Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph A. Chafardon Ii's NPI number?
- 1891374443. 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 Joseph A. Chafardon Ii, 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 | 129 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 214 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)73 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)64 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)37 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)23 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes44%
- Atrial fibrillation43%
Hospitals where Joseph A. Chafardon Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph A. Chafardon Ii 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.
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
- 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 Joseph A. Chafardon Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 652‑1000
- 4320 Holmestown RdMyrtle Beach, SC 29588 (843) 652‑8440
- 506 N StBamberg, SC 29003 (803) 245‑6290
- 606 Black River RdGeorgetown, SC 29440 (843) 792‑1414
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph A. Chafardon Ii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MUSC Community Physicians1,544 clinicians in the group
- Georgetown Physician Associates, LLC214 clinicians in the group
- Georgetown Memorial Hospital88 clinicians in the group
- Waccamaw Community Hospital64 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Murrells Inlet
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Murrells Inlet, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MUSC Community Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2021 (5 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891374443 |
| 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