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- 920 Doug White Dr Ste 150, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
About Dr. Vanells
Luke D. Vanells, MD practices neurology in Myrtle Beach, SC. Luke is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Luke cared for 448 Medicare patients across 456 services. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes, and measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174015416.
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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) 848-4299
- Email not available
Practice Locations
920 DOUG WHITE DR STE 150
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
456 services · 448 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | Treatment | 95816 |
56 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep | Treatment | 95819 |
41 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), in coma or asleep | Treatment | 95822 |
18 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
185 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
126 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
30 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
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.
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 neurologists in Myrtle Beach 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Vanells's specialty?
Dr. Vanells is a neurologist in Myrtle Beach, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Vanells?
Dr. Vanells is listed at 920 Doug White Dr Ste 150, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Vanells?
The number on file is (843) 848-4299. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vanells's NPI number?
Dr. Vanells's National Provider Identifier is 1174015416. 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. Vanells's medical education?
Dr. Vanells attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Vanells been practicing?
Dr. Vanells has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Vanells known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vanells provides treatments such as measurement of brain wave activity , awake and drowsy and measurement of brain wave activity , awake and asleep, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Vanells confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vanells. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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