DR. RYAN JAMES TEDFORD M.D.
NPI 1104972751
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Charleston, SC

Active since January 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 16, 2017, Apr 20, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Ryan James Tedford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RYAN JAMES TEDFORD M.D. (NPI 1104972751) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (40840) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104972751
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. RYAN JAMES TEDFORDCredential: M.D.
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1104972751 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
Licenses Licensed in SC · 40840 Licensed in MD · D66269
Definition

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License D66269 (MD)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License D66269 (MD)
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid017335500MD

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ryan James Tedford M.d. 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 ID3971673484
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170718002767
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 11

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.
112 services32 patients
Remote monitoring of pulmonary artery pressure sensor, up to 30 days 93264
Remote monitoring of pulmonary artery pressure is a procedure where a sensor, placed in your lung artery, transmits data about your heart's function for up to 30 days. This helps doctors monitor your heart health remotely, ensuring timely intervention if needed.
99 services20 patients
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device 93750
An evaluation of a lower heart chamber assist device is a procedure to check the function of an implanted device aiding your heart's lower chambers. This helps ensure optimal heart function by monitoring the device's performance and your heart's response to it.
93 services19 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
67 services49 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
47 services34 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.
45 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Georgetown, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420020
Location606 Black River Rd Drawer 1718Georgetown, SC 29440 · Georgetown County
Emergency services

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Murrells Inlet, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420098
Location4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 · Horry 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers13 claims3,045 services$0.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers20 claims4,800 services$1.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers27 claims27 services$17.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers20 claims20 services$12.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Emergency Medicine
171 ASHLEY AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Otolaryngology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Neurological Surgery
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Internal Medicine
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ryan Tedford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ryan Tedford is 1104972751. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2007.

Where is Ryan Tedford located?

Ryan Tedford practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is Ryan Tedford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Ryan Tedford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ryan Tedford is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ryan Tedford accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Ryan Tedford as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ryan Tedford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ryan Tedford is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ryan Tedford was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.