CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY LLC
NPI 1518338052
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Ladson, SC
NPI Status: Active since October 09, 2015
Contact Information
3821 COMMERCIAL CENTER DRIVE
LADSON, SC
ZIP 29456
Phone: (843) 797-3676
Fax: (843) 797-3677
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ambulatory Surgical
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 42D2132756
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 06-26-2027
About CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY LLC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Center For Advanced Surgery Llc, a provider established in Ladson, South Carolina operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1518338052 assigned on October 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Jason M Highsmith M.d. (Owner / Director)
- NPI
- 1518338052
- Provider Name
- CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY LLC
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 3821 COMMERCIAL CENTER DRIVE LADSON, SC 29456
- Location Phone
- (843) 797-3676
- Location Fax
- (843) 797-3677
- Mailing Address
- 137 GATEWAY DR LADSON, SC 29456
- Mailing Phone
- (843) 797-3676
- Mailing Fax
- (843) 797-3677
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-09-2015
- Last Update Date
- 02-27-2017
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QA1903X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Focused Silver - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
- Standard Gold - HMO
- Standard Silver - HMO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold with Atrium Health - HMO
- Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Bronze with Atrium Health - HMO
- Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - HMO
- Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health - HMO
- Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Focused Silver with Atrium Health - HMO
- Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health - HMO
- Blue Cooper Bronze 1 - HMO
- Blue Cooper Bronze 2 - HMO
- Blue Cooper Gold 1 - HMO
- Blue Cooper Silver 1 - HMO
- Blue Cooper Silver 2 - HMO
- Blue Cooper Silver 2 + Adult Vision - HMO
- Blue Cooper Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
- Blue Cooper Standard Gold - HMO
- Blue Cooper Standard Silver - HMO
- Blue Direction Bronze 1 - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 1 - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 2 - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Gold - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Silver - POS
- Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 - EPO
- Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 - EPO
- Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Bronze 4 - EPO
- Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
- Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
- Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
- Molina Gold Standard - HMO
- Molina Gold Value - HMO
- Molina Gold Value Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
- Molina Gold Value Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
- Molina Silver Core - HMO
- Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
- Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
- Molina Silver Saver - HMO
- Molina Silver Standard - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina
Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
Incision to improve eye fluid flow
Injection of air or liquid into eye
Insertion of prosthetic lens
Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin
Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver
Phenylephrine 10.16 mg/ml and ketorolac 2.88 mg/ml ophthalmic irrigation solution, 1 ml
Processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina
Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva with graft
Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina
Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue
This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.
This service was performed 75 times for 61 patientsThis procedure involves reattaching your detached retina, a vital layer at the back of your eye. Simultaneously, excess fluid between your lens and retina is drained. This helps restore vision and prevent further eye damage.
This service was performed 15 times for 14 patientsThis is a two-part eye procedure. First, a cloudy lens (cataract) is removed from its outer layer and replaced with an artificial lens to improve vision. Second, a drainage device is inserted into the front part of the eye to manage fluid levels, preventing pressure build-up.
This service was performed 32 times for 20 patientsThis procedure, known as a trabeculectomy, involves creating a small opening in the eye to improve fluid flow. This can help lower eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma. It's a common, safe procedure to protect your eye health.
This service was performed 93 times for 58 patientsThis procedure involves introducing a small amount of air or liquid into your eye to treat certain conditions. It's done by a trained professional, usually under local anesthesia, to help improve your eye's function and health.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsThe insertion of a prosthetic lens is a procedure performed to improve vision. This involves replacing the natural lens of the eye, which may be damaged or impaired, with an artificial one. The process is typically quick, safe, and can greatly enhance your quality of life.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsThis procedure involves placing a small device, called a neurostimulator electrode array, under your skin near your spine. It delivers mild electrical signals to your spinal cord, helping to manage chronic pain.
This service was performed 19 times for 11 patientsThe insertion of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver is a procedure to manage chronic pain. A small device is implanted under your skin, which sends mild electrical signals to your spinal cord. These signals disrupt pain signals, helping to reduce discomfort.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsThis solution is used during eye surgery to maintain pupil dilation and reduce inflammation. Phenylephrine widens the pupil, while Ketorolac helps to prevent pain and swelling. It's applied directly to the eye by your healthcare provider during the procedure.
This service was performed 6,261 times for 914 patientsProcessing, preserving, and transporting corneal tissue involve careful steps to ensure its viability for transplantation. The tissue is first cleaned, then preserved in a special solution. It's packed in a temperature-controlled container for safe transport to its destination.
This service was performed 112 times for 102 patientsThis is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
This service was performed 2,076 times for 1,197 patientsThis procedure, known as a vitrectomy, involves removing some or all of the vitreous humor, the clear gel-like substance in the eye. It's done to treat various eye conditions, like retinal detachment or macular hole. The aim is to improve or stabilize vision. It's performed under local or general anesthesia.
This service was performed 14 times for 13 patientsThis procedure involves the surgical removal of a thin layer, called the membrane, from the retina. It also includes the removal of the innermost layer of the retina, known as the internal limiting membrane. This can help improve vision.
This service was performed 15 times for 12 patientsThis procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
This service was performed 392 times for 295 patientsThis procedure involves the removal or relocation of the conjunctiva, a thin layer covering the white part of your eye, and replacing it with a graft. This is typically done to treat conditions affecting the eye's surface, improving comfort and vision.
This service was performed 28 times for 25 patientsThis procedure addresses a detached retina, a serious eye condition. It involves draining fluid from between the lens and retina, allowing the retina to reattach. Then, the eye fluid is removed to prevent future detachments. It's a crucial step for vision restoration.
This service was performed 42 times for 34 patientsThe transplantation of the outer layer of corneal tissue is a procedure to replace damaged or diseased corneal tissue with healthy tissue from a donor. This can improve vision and alleviate pain or discomfort.
This service was performed 105 times for 95 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 42D2132756
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- June 27, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- June 26, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- DAVID T. VROMAN
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Center For Advanced Surgery Llc to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1518338052, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1518338052, enumerated as an "organization" on October 09, 2015.
The provider is located at 3821 COMMERCIAL CENTER DRIVE LADSON, SC 29456 and the phone number is (843) 797-3676.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.