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BRETT FORNELL ZIEGLER MD
NPI 1184078420
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Charleston, SC

Active since April 22, 2016PECOS Enrolled
67 PRESIDENT ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2025, Oct 2, 2023, Aug 5, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Brett Fornell Ziegler Md NPPES

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

BRETT FORNELL ZIEGLER MD (NPI 1184078420) is an individual psychiatry provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (86670) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184078420
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameBRETT FORNELL ZIEGLERCredential: MD
Location Address67 PRESIDENT STCharleston, SC 29425-0001
Mailing Address67 President StCharleston, SC 29425-0001 · (843) 270-6026 · Fax (843) 305-4618
Phone(843) 792-1414
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1184078420 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 86670✔ Licensed in NC · 2020-04798
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
67 PRESIDENT ST, Charleston, SC 29425
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Brett Channing Fornell Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna Healthcare, First Choice Next and more.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Brett Fornell Ziegler Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Brett Ziegler reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
0.1 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013934629 (843) 792-1414
Caromont Medical Group Inc
171 mi
Family Medicine
14035 GRANDIFLORA DRIVE, STE B
Charlotte, NC 28278
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 673 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407035025 (704) 583-1155

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

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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

YEVGENIY GELFAND MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
67 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-0111
MS. SHERESA CHRISTINE CHRISTOPHER MS
Psychologist
67 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-0888
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
67 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-0028
CIARA MONET STYLES MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
67 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-9888
DR. ALEX MYLES MCNABB MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
67 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-9162
RILEY ALEXANDRA NIKOLYCHIK LISW-CP
Social Worker (Clinical)
67 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-0224
ALLISON KAY WILKERSON PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
67 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-4636
TAYITA ABUDU
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
67 PRESIDENT ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-0192

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 Brett Ziegler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brett Ziegler is 1184078420. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2016. The provider is also known as Brett Channing Fornell MD.

Where is Brett Ziegler located?

Brett Ziegler practices at 67 President St, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is Brett Ziegler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Brett Ziegler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brett Ziegler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brett Ziegler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brett Ziegler reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC) and Caromont Medical Group Inc (Charlotte, NC). Each 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 Brett Ziegler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brett Ziegler accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna Healthcare, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Brett Ziegler 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brett Ziegler was last updated on March 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.