Quick answers
- Does Linda S. Buster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda S. Buster 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 Linda S. Buster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 30 Original Medicare patients and 59 services for Linda S. Buster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda S. Buster's NPI number?
- 1932327178. 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 Linda S. Buster, 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 59 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)25 services
- Screening mammography (77067)25 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis53%
Hospitals where Linda S. Buster works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda S. Buster 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.
- 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 Linda S. Buster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1075 Mr Joe White Ave, Unit 101Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- 3515 Caduceus Dr, Suite BMyrtle Beach, SC 29588 (843) 663‑8013
- 3817 Main StLoris, SC 29569 (843) 663‑8000
- 4220 Carolina Exchange DrMyrtle Beach, SC 29579
- 7724 N Kings HwyMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 (843) 663‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linda S. Buster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Little River Medical Center Inc38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Myrtle Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Myrtle Beach, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Little River Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932327178 |
| 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