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DR. ROBERT SCOTT LAKE MD
NPI 1487696019
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Charleston, SC

Active since June 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W, CHARLESTON, SC 29414(843) 402-1211(843) 606-8088 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 11, 2025, Jun 2, 2025, Aug 8, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Robert Scott Lake Md NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT SCOTT LAKE MD (NPI 1487696019) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (22236) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier Hospital, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487696019
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT SCOTT LAKECredential: MD
Location Address2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201WCharleston, SC 29414-5739
Mailing AddressPo Box 751649Charlotte, NC 28275-1649 · (888) 472-0043 · Fax (843) 724-2330
Phone(843) 402-1211
Fax(843) 606-8088
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1487696019 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 22236
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 22236 (SC)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W, Charleston, SC 29414
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid222360SC
OtherP00727226SC · Railroad Medicare Id-rsfpp
OtherP00269321Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert Scott Lake Md 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 ID6901710276
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031119000627
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Lake reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network
Same address
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 311W
Charleston, SC 29414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 658 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033700737 (843) 789-1800
Roper St. Francis Specialty Physicians
12 mi
Surgery
8536 PALMETTO COMMERCE PKWY STE 501
Ladson, SC 29456
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 296 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528945912 (843) 203-2260

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420065
Location2095 Henry Tecklenburg DriveCharleston, SC 29414 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mount Pleasant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420104
Location3510 Highway 17 North Suite 140Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 · Charleston County
Emergency services

Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Summerville, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420110
Location300 Callen BlvdSummerville, SC 29486 · Dorchester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

DR. CARLEY ANDERSON MILLS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
JULIA M ANDERSON ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
JENNIFER LAUREN FREEMAN-ROSE FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
DR. HAYLEY STEWART CARTER MD
General Practice
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
JOSEPH C. RITCHIE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
AMY LOUISE EMSLIE APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
LEAH WELLS NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211
AMY ZANGE MCDEVITT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2097 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR STE 201W
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Charleston County (843) 402-1211

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 Robert Lake's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Lake is 1487696019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2006.

Where is Robert Lake located?

Robert Lake practices at 2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 201W, Charleston, SC 29414. The listed phone number is (843) 402-1211.

What is Robert Lake's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Robert Lake enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Lake 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Lake's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Lake reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network (Charleston, SC) and Roper St. Francis Specialty Physicians (Ladson, SC). Each 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 Robert Lake's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Lake accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Robert Lake 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 Robert Lake affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Lake is affiliated with Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital, Mount Pleasant Hospital and Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Lake was last updated on June 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.