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Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD

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(Michael Scott Nirenstein, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine), Family Medicine, Home Health and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

240 Highway 17
North North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

(843) 310-4969

Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD is an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, internal medicine (adult medicine), family medicine, home health and geriatrics (elderly care). Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD is affiliated with CenterWell Senior Primary Care and CenterWell North Myrtle Beach.

Office Locations

240 Highway 17 N.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

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CenterWell Senior Primary Care

240 Highway 17
North North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

(843) 310-4969

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

rapid flu test

In 2023, Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD performed more rapid flu test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 10%

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lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

urinalysis

In 2012, Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD performed more urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	80
doctor visit	808
lab tests	175
thoracic (chest) imaging	38
X-rays	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	40
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	133
breathing treatment	15
doctor visit	1092
lab tests	342
thoracic (chest) imaging	50
X-rays	50

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	843
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	557
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	51
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	111
breathing treatment	31
doctor visit	1094
lab tests	351
thoracic (chest) imaging	63
X-rays	63

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	772
Female	996

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1662
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1066
From 75 to 84	428
85 and over	98
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
blood draw	103
breathing treatment	25
doctor visit	1349
injections	12
lab tests	266
thoracic (chest) imaging	50
X-rays	50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	453
Female	626

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	997
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	671
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	48
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
blood draw	96
breathing treatment	14
doctor visit	1176
injections	17
lab tests	260
thoracic (chest) imaging	50
X-rays	50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	940
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	626
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	45
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
blood draw	67
breathing treatment	16
doctor visit	1044
injections	16
lab tests	189

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	576

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	876
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	559
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	62
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
blood draw	73
doctor visit	1287
injections	18
lab tests	267
preventive care	24
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
vaccines	13
X-rays	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	690

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1083
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	690
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	82
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
blood draw	49
doctor visit	908
injections	26
lab tests	175
minor procedures	12
preventive care	13
vaccines	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	789
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	42
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	348
lab tests	92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	17
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	563
lab tests	183

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	29
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in North Myrtle Beach, SC were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

aspiration	17
blood draw	89
doctor visit	881
injections	17
lab tests	230
minor procedures	12
preventive care	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	44
vaccines	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12
X-rays	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD.

**Gender**
Female	488
Male	357

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	781
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	46
75 to 84	212
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	505

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Wisconsin. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in South Carolina.

Residency: University of Wisconsin (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine (2025)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CenterWell Senior Primary Care

CenterWell North Myrtle Beach

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellcare, Medicare Railroad, United Healthcare, Healthspring, Medicaid, Humana, DeVoted, Original Medicare and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Wellcare

Medicare Railroad

United Healthcare

Healthspring

Medicaid

Humana

DeVoted

Original Medicare

Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$23 Ciprodex $23
Hologic, LLC	$23 THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR $23
Derma Sciences, Inc.	$14 $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$60

Biography

Dr. Michael Nirenstein is a physician who specializes in general practice, family medicine, and home health. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He usually is in-network for Blue California, Humana, and Aetna, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Nirenstein's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. He is affiliated with CenterWell Senior Primary Care. Dr. Nirenstein has an open panel in North Myrtle Beach, SC according to Yext.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael S. Nirenstein, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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