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Inlet Cardiopulmonary and Associates PA4057 Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 map
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Inlet Cardiopulmonary and Associates PA4057 Hwy 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 map
Dr. Thomas Chandler is a pulmonologist in Murrells Inlet. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Inlet Cardiopulmonary and Associates PA
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Thomas M. Chandler is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(843) 237-9646
Address
4057 Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Office Details
Inlet Cardiopulmonary and Associates PA
Inlet Cardiopulmonary and Associates PA
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Thomas Chandler graduated from Other in 1995.
Dr. Chandler has three offices in South Carolina where he specializes in Pulmonology, Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Chandler works with nine doctors including Dr. Victor Diaz-gonzalez and Dr. Mark Grinman.
Specialties
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Chandler may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Chandler specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Chandler also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
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Sleep Medicine
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Chandler utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1995
Hospital Affiliations
- Waccamaw Community Hospital
- Georgetown Memorial Hospital
- Grand Strand Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Chandler's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Chandler, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 63
- Number of Services: 5542
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 57
- Number of Medical Services: 4672
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 1196
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 1196
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 72
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 169
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 545
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 366
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 116
- Number of Female Patients : 643
- Number of Male Patients: 553
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 1018
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 156
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 0
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 0
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 1026
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 170
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 20%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 11%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 17%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 15%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 29%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 30%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 59%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 22%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 36%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 61%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 48%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 9%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 49%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 3%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 6%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $773,468.36
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $387,824.08
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $293,961.58
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $314,017.06
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $769,824.96
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $385,669.87
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $291,984.48
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $312,039.96
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 6
- Number of Drug Services: 870
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 145
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $3,643.40
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $2,154.21
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $1,977.10
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $1,977.10
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