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CARL CHELEN MD
NPI 1477526473
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Florence, SC

Active since February 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
901 E CHEVES ST, STE 400, FLORENCE, SC 29506(843) 777-7300(843) 777-7311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Carl Chelen Md NPPES

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

CARL CHELEN MD (NPI 1477526473) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Florence, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (20048) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477526473
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameCARL CHELENCredential: MD
Location Address901 E CHEVES ST, STE 400Florence, SC 29506-2716
Mailing AddressPo Box 3239Florence, SC 29502-3239 · (843) 777-7300 · Fax (843) 777-7311
Phone(843) 777-7300
Fax(843) 777-7311
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 2009
✔ NPI 1477526473 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 20048
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
901 E CHEVES ST, Florence, SC 29506
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF77950SC
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedF779508552SC
Medicaid200482SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health.Insurance ›

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)

Carl Chelen Md 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 Carl Chelen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc
0.2 mi
Emergency Medical Services
555 E CHEVES ST
Florence, SC 29506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 816 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154371433 (843) 777-2000

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 20

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

MELISSA SMITH
Counselor (Professional)
901 E CHEVES ST, STE 460
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Florence County (843) 679-7275
DR. JOHN EDWARD MOSS JR. M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
901 E CHEVES ST, SUITE 370
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Florence County (843) 667-6229
MR. EDWIN ALLEN ROWE PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
901 E CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Florence County (843) 777-5139
DR. DOUGLAS M MOECKEL M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
901 E CHEVES ST, SUITE 370
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Florence County (843) 667-6229
DORA WINDSOROVA, PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
901 E CHEVES ST, SUITE 460
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Florence County (843) 662-3330
DR. BARNETT EDWARD O'DELL MD
Specialist
901 E CHEVES ST, SUITE 200
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Florence County (843) 662-2299
MCLEOD PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES II
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
901 E CHEVES ST, SUITE 430
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Florence County (843) 777-7399
DEBORAH EVANS LAWRIMORE APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
901 E CHEVES ST, STE 200
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Florence County (843) 662-2299

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 Carl Chelen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carl Chelen is 1477526473. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 9, 2006.

Where is Carl Chelen located?

Carl Chelen practices at 901 E Cheves St Ste 400, Florence, SC 29506. The listed phone number is (843) 777-7300.

What is Carl Chelen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Carl Chelen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carl Chelen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Carl Chelen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carl Chelen reassigns Medicare benefits to Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc (Florence, 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 Carl Chelen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carl Chelen accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and InStil Health list Carl Chelen 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 Carl Chelen was last updated on March 26, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.