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DR. SYLVIA ELAINE SZENTPETERY M.D.
NPI 1396035424
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Charleston, SC

Active since April 11, 2011PECOS Enrolled
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Sylvia Elaine Szentpetery M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SYLVIA ELAINE SZENTPETERY M.D. (NPI 1396035424) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (40648) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Charleston, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396035424
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0214X
Provider Legal NameDR. SYLVIA ELAINE SZENTPETERYCredential: M.D.
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-0816
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1396035424 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric PulmonologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0214X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 40648
Definition
A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12095 Henry Tecklenburg DrCharleston, SC 29414-5733 · Phone (843) 402-1305 · Fax (843) 402-1089

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid406484SC

Accepted 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sylvia Elaine Szentpetery 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 ID2860620721
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170822004108
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sylvia Szentpetery reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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 Sylvia Szentpetery's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sylvia Szentpetery is 1396035424. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2011.

Where is Sylvia Szentpetery located?

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

What is Sylvia Szentpetery's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.

Is Sylvia Szentpetery enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sylvia Szentpetery 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sylvia Szentpetery's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sylvia Szentpetery reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC). The 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 Sylvia Szentpetery's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sylvia Szentpetery accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next and 2 other insurers list Sylvia Szentpetery 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 Sylvia Szentpetery was last updated on October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 days 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.