Physician Profile
George B. Nicholson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nicholson
George B. Nicholson, MD is a healthcare provider in Myrtle Beach, SC specializing in general surgery. George trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1979. George is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows George provided 779 services to 589 patients.
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
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (843) 449-9621
- Email not available
Practice Locations
845 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery 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
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal abscess
- Rectal prolapse
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
- Diverticulitis
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Peritonitis
Gallbladder and biliary
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Biliary dyskinesia
Hernia and abdominal wall
- Belly-button hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Groin hernia
- Hiatal hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Ventral hernia
Skin and soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Lipoma
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
- Soft-tissue mass
Abdominal
- Enlarged spleen
Abdominal wall
- Diastasis Recti
Breast
- Benign breast disease
- Breast abscess
- Gynecomastia
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
- Perforated bowel
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid cancer
Gastrointestinal
- Bowel obstruction
Hernia
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Sports Hernia
- Strangulated Hernia
Infections
- Flesh-Eating Infection
Lymphatic
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Oncology
- Colon cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
- Gallbladder removal
Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic groin-hernia repair
- Robotic hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Lipoma removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
Abdominal surgery
- Spleen removal
Abdominal wall
- Abdominal Muscle Separation Repair
Access and nutrition
- Jejunostomy feeding-tube placement
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
Colorectal surgery
- Colostomy Surgery
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
Digestive procedures
- Achalasia Surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
Endocrine surgery
- Partial Thyroid Removal
Gastrointestinal
- Feeding tube placement
Hernia surgery
- Sports hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
- Cyst Removal
Surgical Oncology
- Complex skin lesion excision
Surgical procedures
- Chemo port removal
Vascular Access
- Central line placement
- Chemo port placement
Wound care
- Wound cleaning and debridement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
779 services · 589 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery | Procedure | 38900 |
34 |
| Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm | Procedure | 38525 |
34 |
| Partial removal of breast | Procedure | 19301 |
22 |
| Simple complete removal of breast | Procedure | 19303 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
557 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
85 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
33 |
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 general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Myrtle Beach 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nicholson?
Dr. Nicholson is a general surgeon in Myrtle Beach, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nicholson's address?
Dr. Nicholson is listed at 845 82Nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholson?
The number on file is (843) 449-9621. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nicholson?
Dr. Nicholson's National Provider Identifier is 1184608937. 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. Nicholson train?
Dr. Nicholson attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nicholson have?
Dr. Nicholson has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nicholson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nicholson performs procedures including imaging of lymph nodes during surgery, biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm and partial removal of breast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Nicholson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nicholson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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