Dr Nelson Randolph Ploch, MD - Medicare Urology in North Charleston, SC

Dr Nelson Randolph Ploch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in North Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Palmetto Adult And Childrens Urology Pa and his current practice location is 2890 Tricom Street, North Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 797-6600.

Dr Nelson Randolph Ploch is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 17562) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205824489.

Contact Information

Dr Nelson Randolph Ploch, MD
2890 Tricom Street,
North Charleston, SC 29406-9171
(843) 797-6600
(843) 820-1440

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nelson Randolph Ploch
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience37 Years
Location2890 Tricom Street, North Charleston, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Nelson Randolph Ploch attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205824489
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/17/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153490925
  • Enrollment ID: I20100928001279

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nelson Randolph Ploch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205824489NPI-NPPES
7026OtherSCMEDICARE GROUP
GP4871MedicaidSC
340013328OtherSCRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 17562 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital
Roper St Francis Hospital-berkely IncMoncks corner, SCHospital
East Cooper Medical CenterMount pleasant, SCHospital
Roper HospitalCharleston, SCHospital
Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier HospitalCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Palmetto Adult And Childrens Urology Pa12544000216

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Nelson Randolph Ploch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePalmetto Adult And Childrens Urology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467440644
PECOS PAC ID: 1254400021
Enrollment ID: O20080520000258

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Nelson Randolph Ploch is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Nelson Randolph Ploch, MD
2890 Tricom Street,
North Charleston, SC 29406-9171

Ph: (843) 797-6600
Dr Nelson Randolph Ploch, MD
2890 Tricom Street,
North Charleston, SC 29406-9171

Ph: (843) 797-6600

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Urology Doctors in North Charleston, SC

Dr. Samuel Walker Nickles, M.D.
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Phone: 843-797-6600    Fax: 843-820-1440
Dr. Taylor B Vaughan, MD
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Dr. Frederick James Goulding, M.D.
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Dr. Theodore Edward Brisson, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 843-797-6600    Fax: 843-820-1440
Dr. Kelly Elaine Shaffer, M.D.
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Dr. Marshall Scott Wingo, M.D.
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Phone: 843-572-1010    Fax: 843-569-1719

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