Doctor Profile

Rheumatology · Rheumatology

Jon M. Twining

MD · Rheumatology · Indiana University School Of Medicine
8220 NIGELS DR
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 21 Years Practicing
1.7K
Medicare Patients / yr
31
Procedures Billed
21
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Twining

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for South Carolina, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Twining is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 29572, SC — the Rheumatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (843) 692-0968 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Twining Does

Dr. Twining served 1,686 Medicare patients across 30,899 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 39% above the average Rheumatology in South Carolina (1,210 patients across 75 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)20,40127
Injection, rituximab, 10 mg (J9312)3,90011
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)2,76033
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)690214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)489189

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Twining billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Twining is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Mcleod Loris Hospital

Loris, SC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Murrells Inlet, SC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Georgetown, SC
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Twining practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Twining offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 8220 NIGELS DR, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Phone: (843) 692-0968

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

24 min

Average commute time in this zip · 80% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

83.9802

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Rheumatology Doctors near 29572, SC

If Dr. Twining isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 29572, SC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Douglas ConawayRheumatology2.0K<1 mi
Rabih NayfeRheumatology3.2K<1 mi
Wendy W. LeeRheumatology4.3K<1 mi
Kristin L. EtzkornRheumatology1.9K<1 mi
Gerald LarochelleRheumatology3.3K6.6 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Twining takes three steps:

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Jon M. Twining: Common Questions

Does Dr. Twining accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Twining is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Twining depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 29572, SC →
Where is Dr. Twining's office?
Dr. Twining practices at 8220 NIGELS DR, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Phone: (843) 692-0968.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Twining accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (843) 692-0968 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 29572, SC to see available options.
Does Dr. Twining offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Twining as offering telehealth. Call the office at (843) 692-0968 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Twining?
Dr. Twining graduated in 2005 and has been practicing for approximately 21 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Twining treated 1,686 Medicare patients across 31 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Twining is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (843) 692-0968 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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