KATHRYN ELIZABETH ENGELHARDT MD
NPI 1497199558
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Charleston, SC
About Kathryn Elizabeth Engelhardt Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KATHRYN ELIZABETH ENGELHARDT MD (NPI 1497199558) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (35913) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2013).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted 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
Kathryn Elizabeth Engelhardt 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Kathryn Engelhardt reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Charleston, SC 29425
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
- 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Musc Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SCTidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Murrells Inlet, SCPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
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 Kathryn Engelhardt's NPI number?
The NPI number for Kathryn Engelhardt is 1497199558. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2013.
Where is Kathryn Engelhardt located?
Kathryn Engelhardt practices at 169 Ashley Ave Room 202 Main Hospital; Msc333, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-3072.
What is Kathryn Engelhardt's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
Is Kathryn Engelhardt enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Kathryn Engelhardt 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 organization bills Medicare for Kathryn Engelhardt's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn Engelhardt reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates (Charleston, 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 Kathryn Engelhardt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Kathryn Engelhardt 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 2 other insurers list Kathryn Engelhardt 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 Kathryn Engelhardt affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Kathryn Engelhardt is affiliated with Musc Medical Center and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Kathryn Engelhardt was last updated on October 5, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Kathryn Elizabeth Engelhardt, MD · NPI 1497199558
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) physician in Charleston, South Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 19, 2013.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1497199558 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 19, 2013
- **Primary specialty:** Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) · taxonomy 208G00000X
- **State license:** 35913 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 169 ASHLEY AVE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL; MSC333, Charleston, SC 29425-8905
- **Phone:** (843) 792-3072
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** University Medical Associates (NPI 1548413453, Charleston, SC), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, class of 2013
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 5, 2022
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1497199558) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.