Quick answers
- Does Fouad S. Allouch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fouad S. Allouch 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 Fouad S. Allouch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,058 Original Medicare patients and 4,267 services for Fouad S. Allouch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Fouad S. Allouch's NPI number?
- 1972676203. 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 Fouad S. Allouch, 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 | 1,058 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,267 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)948 services
- Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function (92273)775 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)700 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)542 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)358 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes22%
- Anxiety19%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Fouad S. Allouch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 706 Sea Mountain HwyNorth Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (843) 249‑8440
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in North Myrtle Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Myrtle Beach, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972676203 |
| 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