NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER ARPEY
NPI 1427551241
Orthopaedic Surgery in Charleston, SC

Q: What is Nicholas Arpey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Arpey is 1427551241. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2018.

Q: What is Nicholas Arpey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Arpey was last updated on August 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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 March 18, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2025, Mar 18, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Nicholas Christopher Arpey NPPES

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

NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER ARPEY (NPI 1427551241) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (94138) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427551241

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER ARPEY

Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-5848

Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Phone(843) 792-1414

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2025

✔ NPI 1427551241 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 94138

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

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.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

Nicholas Christopher Arpey 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 ID446596878

PECOS Enrollment IDI20241026000086, I20250906000483

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420026

Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County

Emergency services

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Murrells Inlet, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420098

Location4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 · Horry 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

$83.18 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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 20

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

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