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RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A.
NPI 1437217718
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Charleston, SC

Active since December 05, 2006
14 FARMFIELD AVE STE E, CHARLESTON, SC 29407(843) 571-6067(843) 769-4853 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 22, 2020, Jul 14, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Rheumatology Associates, P.a. NPPES

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

RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A. (NPI 1437217718) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Charleston, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization lists Alan I Nussbaum, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437217718
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameRHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Location Address14 FARMFIELD AVE STE ECharleston, SC 29407-7757
Mailing Address14 Farmfield Ave Ste ECharleston, SC 29407-7757 · (843) 571-6067 · Fax (843) 769-4853
Phone(843) 571-6067
Fax(843) 769-4853
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAlan I NussbaumPresident · (843) 571-6067
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2020
✔ NPI 1437217718 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
14 FARMFIELD AVE STE E, Charleston, SC 29407
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rheumatology Associates, P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rheumatology Associates, P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Alan Nussbaum, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1982645529
14 FARMFIELD AVE SUITE E
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-6067
✔ PECOSSame address
Jake Altier, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1154983096
2085 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 320
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-6067
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi
Erica Anderson, D.O.
Rheumatology
NPI 1881782266
2085 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 320
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-6067
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi
Georgia Roane, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1184662660
2085 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 320
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-6067
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi
Chrysoula Pappa, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1114177847
4040 HIGHWAY 17 UNIT 301
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 652-8205
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare77 mi
Ana Gowani, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1053843524
1025 VERDAE BLVD STE A
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 242-4683
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare195 mi

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

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 Rheumatology Associates, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Rheumatology Associates, P.A. is 1437217718. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2006.

Where is Rheumatology Associates, P.A. located?

Rheumatology Associates, P.A. is located at 14 Farmfield Ave Ste E, Charleston, SC 29407. The listed phone number is (843) 571-6067.

What is Rheumatology Associates, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Rheumatology Associates, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rheumatology Associates, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rheumatology Associates, P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians, all in Rheumatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Rheumatology Associates, P.A.. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Rheumatology Associates, P.A. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Molina Healthcare list Rheumatology Associates, P.A. 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 Rheumatology Associates, P.A. was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.