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JAMES KIGER
NPI 1114001575
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Charleston, SC

Active since October 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled
171 ASHLEY AVE, MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 29, 2026, Jul 10, 2024, Jun 15, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About James Kiger NPPES

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

JAMES KIGER (NPI 1114001575) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (29205) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114001575
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameJAMES KIGER
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVE, MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITALCharleston, SC 29425-8908
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461, Magee Womens HospitalCharlotte, NC 28275-1461
Phone(843) 792-1414
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1114001575 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 29205
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Kiger 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 ID5890950752
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161003000168
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Kiger reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
524 mi
Internal Medicine
3089 SUSSEX AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245414127 (412) 571-1022

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

CAROLYN REED WORD M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD HENSLEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
ANGELINA INDIRA PHILLIPS
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
BLAKE DANIEL FORCINA
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
CHELSEA LEE CRUISE SW
Social Worker
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
DR. RICHARD HAYDEN JONES MD
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
LINDSEY HENDRICKSON NP
Nurse Practitioner
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
MICHAEL DAMASO DE GUZMAN
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414

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 James Kiger's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Kiger is 1114001575. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is James Kiger located?

James Kiger practices at 171 Ashley Ave Magee Womens Hospital, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is James Kiger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is James Kiger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Kiger 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Kiger's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Kiger reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Kiger's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Kiger was last updated on October 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.