TAYLOR ELLEN CHRISTIAN M.D.
NPI 1306227863
Hospitalist in Charleston, SC

Active since June 10, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2019, Oct 22, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Taylor Ellen Christian M.d. NPPES

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

TAYLOR ELLEN CHRISTIAN M.D. (NPI 1306227863) is an individual hospitalist provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (38120) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306227863
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameTAYLOR ELLEN CHRISTIANCredential: M.D.
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-6011
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1306227863 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in SC · 38120
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 ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License LL38120 (SC), 080966 (GA)
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

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

Taylor Ellen Christian 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 ID9436494044
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190820000621
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 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.
103 services35 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.
96 services46 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
34 services34 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.
12 services12 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
11 services11 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$70.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$4.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$64.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$34.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Heavy duty wheelchair K0006
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$65.14 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.

Allergy & Immunology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Social Worker
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Practitioner
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
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 Taylor Christian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Taylor Christian is 1306227863. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2015.

Where is Taylor Christian located?

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

What is Taylor Christian's specialty?

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

Is Taylor Christian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Taylor Christian 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 Taylor Christian accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next list Taylor Christian 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 Taylor Christian affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Taylor Christian is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Taylor Christian was last updated on September 30, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.