Quick answers
- Does Alex G. McGaughy accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alex G. McGaughy 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 Alex G. McGaughy see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,692 Original Medicare patients and 6,028 services for Alex G. McGaughy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alex G. McGaughy's NPI number?
- 1972982791. 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 Alex G. McGaughy, 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 | 1,692 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,028 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)987 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)606 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)559 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)559 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)508 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alex G. McGaughy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4055 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 652‑3937
- 90 Cedar Light LnLittle River, SC 29566 (843) 280‑8779
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alex G. McGaughy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Eye Group, P.C.10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Eye Group, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972982791 |
| 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