DR. RICHARD MAHLON KLINE JR. M.D.
NPI 1437154515
Plastic Surgery in Mount Pleasant, SC

Q: What is Richard Kline's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kline is 1437154515. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Q: What is Richard Kline's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kline was last updated on January 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 June 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1240 HOSPITAL DR, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464(843) 849-8418(843) 849-8419 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 29, 2026, Apr 2, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

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About Dr. Richard Mahlon Kline Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD MAHLON KLINE JR. M.D. (NPI 1437154515) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (184259) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437154515

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208200000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD MAHLON KLINE JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address1240 HOSPITAL DRMount Pleasant, SC 29464-3251

Mailing Address1240 Hospital DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464-3251 · (843) 849-8418 · Fax (843) 849-8419

Phone(843) 849-8418

Fax(843) 849-8419

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 29, 2026

✔ NPI 1437154515 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208200000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 184259

Definition

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

1240 HOSPITAL DR, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid184259SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, UnitedHealthcare.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

Dr. Richard Mahlon Kline Jr. 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 ID2365529930

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110615000067

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

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

East Cooper Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, SC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number420089

Location2000 Hospital DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464 · Charleston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29464 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 11

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

MRS. ANASTASIA ALICE GOODWIN PA-C

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

1240 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Charleston County (843) 849-8418

WILLIAM H. STROUD, JR., M.D, LLC

Surgery

1240 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Charleston County (843) 824-4393

MT. PLEASANT SURGICAL, LLC

Surgery

1240 HOSPITAL DR
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Charleston County (843) 793-9803

EAST COOPER SURGICAL ASSOCIATES WILLIAM H STROUD JR

Surgery

1240 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Charleston County (843) 884-2247

WILLIAM H STROUD JR. M.D.

Surgery

1240 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Charleston County (843) 824-4393

LOWCOUNTRY COLORECTAL SURGERY

Colon & Rectal Surgery

1240 HOSPITAL DR
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Charleston County (800) 532-6151

DR. THOMAS CHADWICK EUSTIS M.D.

Surgery

1240 HOSPITAL DR
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Charleston County (843) 856-6380

EAST COOPER SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

Surgery

1240 HOSPITAL DR
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Charleston County (843) 884-2247

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 Richard Kline's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kline is 1437154515. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Where is Richard Kline located?

Richard Kline practices at 1240 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. The listed phone number is (843) 849-8418.

What is Richard Kline's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Richard Kline enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Kline 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 Richard Kline accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and UnitedHealthcare list Richard Kline 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 Richard Kline affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Kline is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kline was last updated on January 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.