Physician Profile

Dewey T. Detar, DO

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About Dr. Detar

Dewey T. Detar, DO practices family medicine in Summerville, SC. Dewey is a 1987 graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Dewey cared for 885 Medicare patients across 1,591 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more, and subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes.

Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.

Education & Training

Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)
Family Medicine (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

SC license483
NC license2020-00089
NPI1750499604
NPI issued08/29/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Detar's specialty?

Dr. Detar is a family doctor in Summerville, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Detar?

Dr. Detar is listed at 1595 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Detar?

The number on file is (843) 212-8080. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Detar's NPI number?

Dr. Detar's National Provider Identifier is 1750499604. 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

What is Dr. Detar's medical education?

Dr. Detar attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Detar been practicing?

Dr. Detar has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Detar known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Detar the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Detar confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Detar. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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