Quick answers
- Does Chrystal M. Coates-Gal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chrystal M. Coates-Gal 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 Chrystal M. Coates-Gal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 721 Original Medicare patients and 4,558 services for Chrystal M. Coates-Gal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chrystal M. Coates-Gal's NPI number?
- 1972941649. 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 Chrystal M. Coates-Gal, 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 | 721 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,558 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,716 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)525 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)455 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)304 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)277 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 pressure73%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Anxiety27%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Chrystal M. Coates-Gal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chrystal M. Coates-Gal 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.
- Conway Medical CenterConway, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420049
- Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterMyrtle Beach, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420085
- McLeod Loris HospitalLoris, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 420105
- 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 Chrystal M. Coates-Gal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4612 Oleander Dr, Suite 102Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 945‑8117
- 931 Medical Cir, Suite AMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 (843) 945‑8124
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chrystal M. Coates-Gal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Family First Health Clinic PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Myrtle Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Myrtle Beach, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Family First Health Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972941649 |
| 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