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Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Richard L. Sigmon Jr., MD)

(85 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology and Pediatrics (Child & Adolescent Medicine)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1979)

7900 N Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

(843) 492-2751

Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD is a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC specializing in adult gastroenterology and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY and CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

7900 N Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

(843) 492-2751

(843) 839-0275

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1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 355-4593

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10650 Park Road Suite 480
Charlotte, NC 28210

(704) 667-0520

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1225 Harding Place Suite 5100
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 355-8850

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1350 S Kings Drive
Charlotte, NC 28207

(704) 446-1255

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16455 Statesville Road Suite 200
Huntersville, NC 28078

(704) 801-3011

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2023

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In 2012, Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD had a list price for intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	65
diagnostic procedures	371
doctor visit	166
gastrointestinal procedures	433
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
lab tests	97
minimally invasive procedures	433
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	371

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	53
diagnostic procedures	379
doctor visit	128
gastrointestinal procedures	434
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
lab tests	37
minimally invasive procedures	434
preventive care	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	379

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	11
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	55
diagnostic procedures	360
doctor visit	153
gastrointestinal procedures	445
lab tests	73
minimally invasive procedures	445
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	360

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	12
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	35
diagnostic procedures	377
doctor visit	98
gastrointestinal procedures	478
lab tests	54
minimally invasive procedures	478
preventive care	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	377

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	530

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	130
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	588
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	23
blood draw	35
chemotherapy	23
diagnostic procedures	393
doctor visit	114
gastrointestinal procedures	521
lab tests	49
minimally invasive procedures	544
preventive care	128
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	393

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	35
blood draw	52
chemotherapy	35
diagnostic procedures	405
doctor visit	107
gastrointestinal procedures	465
lab tests	36
minimally invasive procedures	500
preventive care	60
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	405

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	26
blood draw	26
chemotherapy	26
diagnostic procedures	404
doctor visit	106
gastrointestinal procedures	482
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	508
preventive care	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	404

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	558
doctor visit	96
gastrointestinal procedures	636
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	636
preventive care	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	558

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	67
Hispanic	13
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	16
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	391
doctor visit	55
gastrointestinal procedures	429
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	429
preventive care	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	391

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	354
doctor visit	42
gastrointestinal procedures	407
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
minimally invasive procedures	407
preventive care	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	354

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	262
doctor visit	111
gastrointestinal procedures	305
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
minimally invasive procedures	330
preventive care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	262

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	17
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, SC were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	28
blood draw	45
chemotherapy	28
diagnostic procedures	386
doctor visit	106
gastrointestinal procedures	457
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
lab tests	57
minimally invasive procedures	467
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	386

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	63
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	367
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	108
85 and over	5
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	292

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1979. He completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1979)

Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals (1983)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Pediatrics

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 85 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Myrtle Beach, SC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
UCB, Inc.	$20,749 Cimzia $20,749
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$2,607 LINZESS $2,607
Allergan Inc.	$1,940 VIBERZI $1,922	LINZESS $19
Medtronic, Inc.	$384 GI GENIUS $384
AbbVie Inc.	$264 Skyrizi $145	Rinvoq $119
Other	$407 REBYOTA $102	Harvoni $99	SUPREP $36	PENTASA $28	PREPOPIK $27	Other $115

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$20,400
Consulting Fee	$2,200
Food and Beverage	$2,110
Travel and Lodging	$1,641

Biography

Dr. Richard Sigmon's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. The average patient rating for Dr. Sigmon is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC) for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. His practice in is open to new patients as reported by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Lee Sigmon JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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