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- 14866 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
About Sara Thacker
Sara B. Thacker, APRN is a nurse practitioner — gerontology practicing in Pawleys Island, SC. Medicare claims data shows Sara provided 2,823 services to 2,000 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1720521917.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 235-0760
- Email not available
Practice Locations
14866 OCEAN HWY
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology 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
Back & Spine
Bladder & Urinary
- Enlarged prostate
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Brain & Memory
- Agitation and Sundowning
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Memory loss
- Parkinson's disease
Brain & Nerves
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Shaky Hands and Tremors
- Stroke Aftercare
Breathing & Lungs
- Shortness of breath
Digestive & Gut
- Acid reflux
- Fecal incontinence
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
Endocrine & Hormones
- Underactive Thyroid
Endocrine & Metabolic
General Health
- Elderly Frailty
General Senior Health
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Managing multiple medications
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Heart & Circulation
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Infections
- Seasonal Flu and Viruses
- Shingles
Joints & Bones
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoporosis
Kidney & Urinary
Lung & Respiratory
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- COPD
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Mobility & Balance
- Frequent falls
- Orthostatic hypotension
Nerves & Sensation
- Foot Numbness and Tingling
Pain
Sensory
- Hearing loss
Skin
- Dry Itchy Skin in Elderly
- Unexplained Bruising
Skin & Wounds
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
- Insomnia
- Sleep apnea
Procedures & services
Bladder & Urinary
- Incontinence Evaluation
Brain & Memory
- Cognitive and memory screening
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver Support and Counseling
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests
- Heart Monitor Referral
General Health
- Pre-surgery medical clearance
General Senior Health
- Post-hospital transitional care
- Senior Nutrition Evaluation
Heart & Circulation
Home & Facility Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Senior Living Medical Care
In-Office Treatments
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Lab & Monitoring
- Complete Blood Count
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
Lab Tests & Screening
- Cholesterol screening
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Mental Health
- Depression screening
Minor Procedures
- Bladder Catheter Placement and Care
- Earwax removal
Mobility & Safety
- Fall risk assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Evaluation
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Pain Management
- Knee Joint Injections
Preventive Care
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
Referrals & Care Coordination
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
- Hearing Test Referral
- Home Health Care Referral
- Occupational Therapy Referral
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy Referral
Referrals & Coordination
- Physical Therapy Referral
Specialized Care
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Vaccines & Injections
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
- Tetanus Booster Shot
- Vitamin B12 Injection
Vaccines & Prevention
Wound Care
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
- Skin Tear Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,823 services · 2,000 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
634 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
63 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures | Treatment | 90661 |
59 | Too few peers to compare |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
36 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
514 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
512 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes | Billing code | G0446 |
313 | Too few peers to compare |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
276 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
131 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
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 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Sara B. Thacker?
Sara B. Thacker is a nurse practitioner in Pawleys Island, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.
NPI registry
What is Sara B. Thacker's address?
Sara B. Thacker is listed at 14866 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Sara B. Thacker?
The number on file is (843) 235-0760. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Sara B. Thacker?
Sara B. Thacker's National Provider Identifier is 1720521917. 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 Sara B. Thacker train?
Sara B. Thacker attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Sara B. Thacker have?
Sara B. Thacker has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Sara B. Thacker perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Sara B. Thacker performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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