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JOSEPH C. RITCHIE M.D.
NPI 1417360942
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Charleston, SC

Active since June 02, 2014PECOS Enrolled
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W, CHARLESTON, SC 29414(843) 402-1211(843) 606-8088 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2021, Feb 13, 2019, May 22, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Joseph C. Ritchie M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH C. RITCHIE M.D. (NPI 1417360942) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (36957) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417360942
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH C. RITCHIECredential: M.D.
Location Address2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201WCharleston, SC 29414
Mailing AddressPo Box 751649Charlotte, NC 28275-1649 · (843) 789-1620 · Fax (843) 724-2440
Phone(843) 402-1211
Fax(843) 606-8088
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2021
✔ NPI 1417360942 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 36957
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W, Charleston, SC 29414
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid369577SC

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 (PECOS)

Joseph C. Ritchie M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Joseph Ritchie reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network
Same address
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 311W
Charleston, SC 29414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 658 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033700737 (843) 789-1800

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 10

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

DR. CARLEY ANDERSON MILLS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
JULIA M ANDERSON ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
JENNIFER LAUREN FREEMAN-ROSE FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
DR. HAYLEY STEWART CARTER MD
General Practice
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
AMY LOUISE EMSLIE APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
DR. ROBERT SCOTT LAKE MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
LEAH WELLS NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
AMY ZANGE MCDEVITT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211

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 Joseph Ritchie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Ritchie is 1417360942. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2014.

Where is Joseph Ritchie located?

Joseph Ritchie practices at 2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 201W, Charleston, SC 29414. The listed phone number is (843) 402-1211.

What is Joseph Ritchie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Joseph Ritchie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Ritchie is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Ritchie's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Ritchie reassigns Medicare benefits to Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network (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 Joseph Ritchie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Ritchie was last updated on May 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.