Eric Dean Gearhart, PA
Eric Dean Gearhart is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Beaufort, SC with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Eric Dean Gearhart, PA practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Beaufort, SC. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75.31/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
10a Marshellen Dr, Beaufort, SC 29902-6900
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375.31/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.03%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina1.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.2%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
442
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
618
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,922
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.28M
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
23 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
Po Box 6216a 1 Pinckney Blvd Naval Hospital Beaufort Attn Profession, Beaufort, SC 29902-6148
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Eric Dean Gearhart
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Eric Dean Gearhart for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Beaufort required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eric Dean Gearhart
Dr. Gearhart is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Beaufort, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 525-9015.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Eric Dean Gearhart
Practice Location
10a Marshellen Dr, Beaufort, SC 29902-6900
Mailing Address
Po Box 6216a 1 Pinckney Blvd Naval Hospital Beaufort Attn Profession, Beaufort, SC 29902-6148
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