Lauren Leah Clanton Strickland, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Lauren Leah Clanton Strickland is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Myrtle Beach, SC with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(843) 646-8350Myrtle Beach, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lauren Leah Clanton Strickland, M.D. has been part of the Myrtle Beach medical community since 2008 in independent practice. A Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine graduate since 2008, she brings 18+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.04/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 47% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 284 Internal Medicine providers in SCSee all Internal Medicine in Myrtle Beach18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 467dNPPES updated 2025-02-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

907 Startek Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-4471

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in South Carolina, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

83.04/100

South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.9%

South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

2.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

468

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

175

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

379

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $24k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+24%)54%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)53%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+29%)51%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+13%)47%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2008

    Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 2, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 2008)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lauren Leah Clanton Strickland

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Leah Clanton Strickland for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Myrtle Beach 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 Lauren Leah Clanton Strickland

Dr. Strickland is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Myrtle Beach, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 646-8350.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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