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DR. LAURA JEAN RAMES M.D.
NPI 1316064827
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Charleston, SC

Active since March 22, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Sep 4, 2027
16 FULTON ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401(843) 853-1940(843) 853-1941 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Laura Jean Rames M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAURA JEAN RAMES M.D. (NPI 1316064827) is an individual psychiatry provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (14000) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through September 4, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316064827
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA JEAN RAMESCredential: M.D.
Location Address16 FULTON STCharleston, SC 29401-1921
Mailing Address710 Ashburn LnMt Pleasant, SC 29464-5106 · (843) 884-7057 · Fax (843) 853-1940
Phone(843) 853-1940
Fax(843) 853-1941
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1316064827 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 14000
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.
16 FULTON ST, Charleston, SC 29401
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Laura Jean Rames M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from September 4, 2013 through September 4, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateSeptember 4, 2013
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughSeptember 4, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

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
$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 4

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

LORRAINE DUSTAN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
16 FULTON ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Charleston County (843) 853-1942
DR. JANE ANN ZAZZARO PSY.D.
Psychologist (Cognitive & Behavioral)
16 FULTON ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Charleston County (843) 853-3456
DR. KERRY SCOTT LASSITER PH.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist
16 FULTON ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Charleston County (843) 853-3456
KAREN E FENNELL MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
16 FULTON ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Charleston County (843) 743-9714

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 Laura Rames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Rames is 1316064827. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2007.

Where is Laura Rames located?

Laura Rames practices at 16 Fulton St, Charleston, SC 29401. The listed phone number is (843) 853-1940.

What is Laura Rames's specialty?

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

Is Laura Rames enrolled in Medicare?

No. Laura Rames has opted out of Medicare through September 4, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Rames was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.