Dr Gerald E Larochelle, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Myrtle Beach, SC

Dr Gerald E Larochelle, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Strand Physician Specialists Pa and his current practice location is 945 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 497-5929.

Dr Gerald E Larochelle is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 38797) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1821091489.

Contact Information

Dr Gerald E Larochelle, MD
945 82nd Pkwy,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4612
(843) 497-5929
(843) 839-6376

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gerald E Larochelle
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience40 Years
Location945 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gerald E Larochelle graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821091489
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/28/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921163338
  • Enrollment ID: I20151020000357

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerald E Larochelle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821091489NPI-NPPES
387977MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 38797 (South Carolina)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 38797 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterMyrtle beach, SCHospital
Mcleod Loris HospitalLoris, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Strand Physician Specialists Pa115322657651

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gerald E Larochelle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStrand Physician Specialists Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215464227
PECOS PAC ID: 1153226576
Enrollment ID: O20031126000661

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gerald E Larochelle is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gerald E Larochelle, MD
Po Box 3439,
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-0439

Ph: (843) 839-4447
Dr Gerald E Larochelle, MD
945 82nd Pkwy,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4612

Ph: (843) 497-5929

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