MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
NPI 1437622933
General Acute Care Hospital in Chester, SC
About Medical University Hospital Authority NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY (NPI 1437622933), doing business as Musc Health Chester Medical Center, is a healthcare organization registered as a general acute care hospital in Chester, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since January 2019. The organization lists Karyn Rae, Director, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Accepted 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)
Medical University Hospital Authority is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
356Medicare enrollment records show 356 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Medical University Hospital Authority, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 19
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 356Rock Hill, SC 29732
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare
Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Musc Health Chester Nursing Center (CMS certification number 425061), from CMS Care Compare.
Musc Health Chester Nursing Center
Nursing home · Chester, SCCMS Star Ratings
Staffing & Turnover
Inspections & Enforcement
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 Medical University Hospital Authority's NPI number?
The NPI number for Medical University Hospital Authority is 1437622933. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 7, 2019. The provider is doing business as MUSC Health Chester Medical Center.
Where is Medical University Hospital Authority located?
Medical University Hospital Authority is located at 1 Medical Park Dr, Chester, SC 29706. The listed phone number is (803) 581-9400.
What is Medical University Hospital Authority's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.
Is Medical University Hospital Authority enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Medical University Hospital Authority is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Medical University Hospital Authority?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 356 clinicians in 19 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Medical University Hospital Authority. 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. The largest specialties are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (229), Nurse Practitioner (42) and Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional (25). Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Is Medical University Hospital Authority a Medicare-certified nursing home?
Yes. Musc Health Chester Nursing Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 80 certified beds.
What quality rating does Medical University Hospital Authority have?
CMS rates Musc Health Chester Nursing Center 3 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.
What insurance does Medical University Hospital Authority 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 1 other insurer list Medical University Hospital Authority 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 Medical University Hospital Authority was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.
# Medical University Hospital Authority · NPI 1437622933
General Acute Care Hospital organization in Chester, South Carolina. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since January 7, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1437622933 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** January 7, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** General Acute Care Hospital · taxonomy 282N00000X
- **Also known as:** MUSC Health Chester Medical Center (Doing Business As)
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Karyn Rae, DIRECTOR
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1 MEDICAL PARK DR, Chester, SC 29706-9769
- **Phone:** (803) 581-9400
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 356 clinicians in 19 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (229), Nurse Practitioner (42), Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional (25); 5 practice within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1437622933/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 2, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1437622933) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.