Physician Profile
John E. Rathbun, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rathbun
John E. Rathbun, M.D. practices internal medicine in Surfside Beach, SC. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 2,705 Medicare patients across 5,042 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more.
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
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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) 839-4505
- Email not available
Practice Locations
997 HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH # C
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Gout
Infectious disease
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,042 services · 2,705 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax by washing | Procedure | 69209 |
23 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
14 | |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
131 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| X-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 70220 |
25 | |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
12 | |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
359 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
251 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
188 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
171 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
65 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax by washing 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is John E. Rathbun's specialty?
John E. Rathbun is an internist in Surfside Beach, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find John E. Rathbun?
John E. Rathbun is listed at 997 Highway 17 South # C, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact John E. Rathbun?
The number on file is (843) 839-4505. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is John E. Rathbun's NPI number?
John E. Rathbun's National Provider Identifier is 1558345686. 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 John E. Rathbun's education?
John E. Rathbun attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has John E. Rathbun been practicing?
John E. Rathbun has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is John E. Rathbun known for?
According to Medicare billing data, John E. Rathbun performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax by washing and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has John E. Rathbun confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John E. Rathbun. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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