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- 506 E Cheves St Ste 202, Florence, SC 29506
About Dr. Atkinson
David O. Atkinson, MD practices anesthesiology in Florence, SC. David is a 2001 graduate of Emory University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows David provided 761 services to 678 patients. The services billed most often include anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt, anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra, and anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992755797.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 777-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
506 E CHEVES ST STE 202
Florence, SC 29506
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Anesthesiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Anesthesia complications
Back & spine
- Arthritis of the spine
- Degenerative disc disease
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Herniated disc
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Spinal compression fracture
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tailbone pain
- Upper Back Pain
Chronic pain
Facial & jaw pain
General pain
Head & facial pain
Headaches
Joint pain
Mental health
Muscle pain
Musculoskeletal pain
Nerve pain
- Abdominal wall nerve pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Foot Numbness and Tingling
- Groin nerve pain after hernia surgery
- Nerve damage after surgery
- Neuropathy
- Outer thigh burning and numbness
- Phantom limb pain
- Pinched nerve
- Piriformis syndrome
- Sciatica
- Shingles pain
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Pelvic pain
Post-surgery recovery
Sedation & anesthesia
Spine pain
Procedures & services
Ablation
Head & facial procedures
Implants & devices
- Pain pump implant
- Pain pump refill and check
- Peripheral nerve stimulator implant
- Spinal cord stimulator implant
- Spinal cord stimulator trial
Infusion therapies
Infusion therapy
Joint injections
Muscle injections
Nerve blocks
- Abdominal Nerve Block
- Celiac Plexus Nerve Block
- Ganglion impar block
- Groin nerve block
- Pudendal nerve block
- Superior hypogastric plexus block
Nerve injections
- Celiac plexus block
- Lumbar sympathetic block
- Nerve block
- Rib nerve block
- Shoulder nerve block
- Stellate ganglion block
Nerve procedures
Pain relief procedures
Regional anesthesia
Sedation
Sedation & anesthesia
- General anesthesia
- Labor epidural
- Moderate dental sedation
- Pre-surgery anesthesia consult
- Sedation for dental work
- Spinal spinal block
Spine injections
- Epidural steroid injection
- Facet joint injection
- Medial branch block
- Sacroiliac joint injection
- Tailbone epidural injection
Spine procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
761 services · 678 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt | Anaesthesia | 01844 |
258 | More than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra | Anaesthesia | 00910 |
172 | More than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00918 |
50 | More than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for lens surgery | Anaesthesia | 00142 |
48 | More often than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00811 |
47 | More often than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath | Anaesthesia | 00873 |
26 | More often than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for access to central vein | Anaesthesia | 00532 |
26 | More than most peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00812 |
19 | As often as other peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00731 |
19 | As often as other peers in Anesthesiology |
| Anesthesia for x-ray exam of arteries and veins using contrast | Anaesthesia | 01916 |
17 | More often than most peers in Anesthesiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other anesthesiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other anesthesiologists in Florence 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Atkinson specialize in?
Dr. Atkinson is an anesthesiologist in Florence, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Anesthesiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Atkinson located?
Dr. Atkinson is listed at 506 E Cheves St Ste 202, Florence, SC 29506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Atkinson's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 777-7000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Atkinson?
Dr. Atkinson's National Provider Identifier is 1992755797. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Atkinson go to medical school?
Dr. Atkinson attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Atkinson have?
Dr. Atkinson has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Atkinson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Atkinson provides treatments such as anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt and anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Atkinson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Atkinson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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