DR. BENJAMIN ROBERT KUHN D.O.
NPI 1497878680
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Charleston, SC
About Dr. Benjamin Robert Kuhn D.o. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. BENJAMIN ROBERT KUHN D.O. (NPI 1497878680) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (87556) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Charleston, and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2005).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
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
Dr. Benjamin Robert Kuhn D.o. 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 Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Kuhn reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Charleston, SC 29425
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
Huntingdon, PA 16652
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 4,429 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
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.
Physician 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
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 Benjamin Kuhn's NPI number?
The NPI number for Benjamin Kuhn is 1497878680. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2007.
Where is Benjamin Kuhn located?
Benjamin Kuhn practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.
What is Benjamin Kuhn's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.
Is Benjamin Kuhn enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Benjamin Kuhn 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 Benjamin Kuhn's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Kuhn reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC) and Geisinger Clinic (Huntingdon, PA). 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 Benjamin Kuhn's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Benjamin Kuhn accept?
Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Benjamin Kuhn 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 Benjamin Kuhn was last updated on October 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 days 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.
# Dr. Benjamin Robert Kuhn, D.O. · NPI 1497878680
Pediatric Gastroenterology physician in Charleston, South Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 10, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1497878680 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 10, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology · taxonomy 2080P0206X
- **State license:** 87556 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425-0001
- **Phone:** (843) 792-1414
## 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:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (NPI 1013934629, Charleston, SC); Geisinger Clinic (NPI 1548599913, Huntingdon, PA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, class of 2005
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 19, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1497878680) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.