Quick answers
- Does Forrest Pommerenke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Forrest Pommerenke 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 Forrest Pommerenke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 340 Original Medicare patients and 586 services for Forrest Pommerenke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Forrest Pommerenke's NPI number?
- 1952331662. 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 Forrest Pommerenke, 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 | 340 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 586 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)130 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)80 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)71 services
- Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen (87635)56 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)48 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety27%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Forrest Pommerenke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1714 Hwy 17 SNorth Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (843) 361‑0705
- 6167 Braided Mane Pass SWAiken, SC 29803 (803) 648‑1464
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Forrest Pommerenke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Urgent Cares LLC177 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- General Practicealso
Other family doctors in North Myrtle Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Myrtle Beach, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Urgent Cares LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952331662 |
| 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
- 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