2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1679018014 M.D.
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LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
81
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Industry payments
$68.28
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ([object Object]) practicing in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 81 claims across 67 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $68.28 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. filed 81 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/20/2016

NPI 1679018014

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

81 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within South Carolina

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider practicing in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679018014. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29572, with a listed phone of (843) 692-1000. NPI 1679018014 was issued on 12/20/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARGENTINE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 81 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572

Provider Details

NPI 1679018014
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/20/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MAIN LINE EMERGENCY MED ASSOCIATES LLC
WYNEWOOD, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$68

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

81
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
81
Total Day Supply
701
Generic Drug Cost
$864
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.21
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisone
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D.'s 81 claims are below the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ARGENTINE.

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D.'s specialty?
LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. wrote 81 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
Where is LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. located?
LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. is located at 809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29572. Phone: (843) 692-1000.
What is LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D.'s NPI number?
LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679018014, issued on 12/20/2016.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. accept Medicare?
LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 81 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D.'s credentials?
LOUIS ARGENTINE, M.D.'s NPI is 1679018014 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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