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DR. VALERIE ANN SINKLER M.D.
NPI 1508029885
Family Medicine in North Charleston, SC

Active since July 07, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 847-3225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Valerie Ann Sinkler M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VALERIE ANN SINKLER M.D. (NPI 1508029885) is an individual family medicine provider in North Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (29785) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Colleton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508029885
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VALERIE ANN SINKLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DRNorth Charleston, SC 29406-9104
Mailing Address9330 Medical Plaza DrNorth Charleston, SC 29406-9104 · (843) 847-3225
Phone(843) 847-3225
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 2015
✔ NPI 1508029885 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 29785
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicare PINAA52415281SC
Medicare PINAA52418798SC
Medicare PINAA52417498SC
OtherP00953702SC · Railroad Medicare
Medicare PINAA52417126SC
Medicaid297851SC

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Valerie Ann Sinkler M.d. 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 ID2769516632
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100813000409
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.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
326 services175 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
113 services72 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
107 services106 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
64 services63 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
36 services36 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Colleton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Walterboro, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420030
Location501 Robertson BoulevardWalterboro, SC 29488 · Colleton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Trident Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420079
Location9330 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%337 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%251 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
14%251 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$28.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MR. RICHARD DALE BRINSON MSN, APRN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 847-4595
DR. DARRYL EDWARD MCFARLAND MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 797-7000
ROSSEN IVANOV KIRKOV MD
Emergency Medicine
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 797-7000
MORGAN ELISABETH HUNT
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 797-7000
DR. ALLISON LUNDY MCCRAE MD
Surgery
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 797-7000
DR. SARAH MARESCA PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 797-7000
DR. VINCENT PAUL GRZYWACZ II MD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 847-4571
MISBHA ANJUM MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 847-5620

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 Valerie Sinkler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Sinkler is 1508029885. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2008.

Where is Valerie Sinkler located?

Valerie Sinkler practices at 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 847-3225.

What is Valerie Sinkler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Valerie Sinkler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Sinkler 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.

What insurance does Valerie Sinkler accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Molina Healthcare list Valerie Sinkler 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 Valerie Sinkler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valerie Sinkler is affiliated with Colleton Medical Center and Trident Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Sinkler was last updated on July 30, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.