ELLEN BALDINO P.A.
NPI 1215173372
Physician Assistant in Charleston, SC

Active since December 19, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
71 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29401(843) 792-4271(843) 792-0644 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Ellen Baldino P.a. NPPES

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

ELLEN BALDINO P.A. (NPI 1215173372) is an individual physician assistant in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1327) and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215173372
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameELLEN BALDINOCredential: P.A.
Location Address71 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29401-1220
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Fax(843) 792-0644
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 2012
NPI 1215173372 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in SC · 1327
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

71 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29401

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

Ellen Baldino P.a. 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 ID4082862073
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120917000637
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
178 services76 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.
90 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420026
Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County
Emergency services

Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420051
Location555 E Cheves St Box 8700Florence, SC 29506 · Florence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Musc Health Florence Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number420091
Location805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550Florence, SC 29505 · Florence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29401 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality60.28
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost53.36

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
71 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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 Ellen Baldino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ellen Baldino is 1215173372. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2008.

Where is Ellen Baldino located?

Ellen Baldino practices at 71 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29401. The listed phone number is (843) 792-4271.

What is Ellen Baldino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Ellen Baldino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ellen Baldino 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 Ellen Baldino accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Ellen Baldino 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 Ellen Baldino affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ellen Baldino is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee and Musc Health Florence Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ellen Baldino was last updated on August 2, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.