Physician Profile
Gail M. Royal, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Royal
Gail M. Royal, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Myrtle Beach, SC specializing in ophthalmology. Gail trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Gail provided 830 services to 761 patients. The services billed most often include new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
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) 651-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1021 CIPRIANA DR STE 220
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
14361 Ocean Hwy Unit 2B
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
830 services · 761 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
48 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
142 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
68 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
54 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
83 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 eye doctors in Myrtle Beach 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Gail M. Royal specialize in?
Gail M. Royal is an eye doctor in Myrtle Beach, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Gail M. Royal located?
Gail M. Royal is listed at 1021 Cipriana Dr Ste 220, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Gail M. Royal's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 651-3937. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gail M. Royal?
Gail M. Royal's National Provider Identifier is 1851310783. 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 Gail M. Royal train?
Gail M. Royal attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Gail M. Royal have?
Gail M. Royal has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Gail M. Royal do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Gail M. Royal performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as new patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Gail M. Royal's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gail M. Royal. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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