BENJAMIN CHAPMAN KALIVAS M.D.
NPI 1235423153
Hospitalist in Charleston, SC

Q: What is Benjamin Kalivas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kalivas is 1235423153. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2011.

Q: What is Benjamin Kalivas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Kalivas was last updated on November 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since June 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

171 ASHLEY AVE, RM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC 333, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2025, Jun 27, 2017, Jun 21, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Benjamin Chapman Kalivas M.d. NPPES

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

BENJAMIN CHAPMAN KALIVAS M.D. (NPI 1235423153) is an individual hospitalist provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (33592) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235423153

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN CHAPMAN KALIVASCredential: M.D.

Location Address171 ASHLEY AVE, RM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC 333Charleston, SC 29425-8908

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

Phone(843) 792-1414

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 11, 2025

✔ NPI 1235423153 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 33592

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 33592 (SC), LL33592 (SC)

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License 33592 (SC)

171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

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Accepted Insurance

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

Benjamin Chapman Kalivas 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 ID2264759919

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160808001844

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 5

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 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.

92 services37 patients

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.

43 services22 patients

Therapy using electrical currents 90870

Therapy using electrical currents, also known as electrotherapy, involves applying small electrical pulses to your body to stimulate healing. It can help manage pain, improve circulation, repair tissues, and strengthen muscles. It's a safe, non-invasive treatment often used in physical therapy.

38 services22 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.

21 services21 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

16 services16 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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