ZIPPORAH KRISHNASAMI MD
NPI 1063449569
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Charleston, SC

Q: What is Zipporah Krishnasami's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zipporah Krishnasami is 1063449569. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006.

Q: What is Zipporah Krishnasami's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Active since June 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Zipporah Krishnasami Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ZIPPORAH KRISHNASAMI MD (NPI 1063449569) is an individual nephrology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (36406) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063449569

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameZIPPORAH KRISHNASAMICredential: MD

Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-8908

Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200

Phone(843) 792-1414

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 2020

NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2020

✔ NPI 1063449569 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 36406✔ Licensed in AL · 21075

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

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Other Identifiers 7

Other051515800AL · Blue Cross

Other051515801AL · Blue Cross

OtherP000010241AL · Railroad Medicare

Medicaid009958275AL

Medicaid051553525AL

Medicaid009921585AL

Other051523368AL · Blue Cross

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Zipporah Krishnasami Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4880889435

PECOS Enrollment IDI20131216001079

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

186 services72 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

154 services25 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

122 services61 patients

Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935

Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.

59 services29 patients

Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961

Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.

57 services27 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

48 services47 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420004

Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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