ALEXANDER HOVEY PA-C
NPI 1609390558
Physician Assistant in Bamberg, SC

Q: What is Alexander Hovey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Hovey is 1609390558. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2017.

Q: What is Alexander Hovey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Hovey was last updated on February 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since August 02, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

526 NORTH ST, BAMBERG, SC 29003(803) 245-2433(803) 245-6274 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 13, 2025, Dec 13, 2023, Dec 27, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Alexander Hovey Pa-c NPPES

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

ALEXANDER HOVEY PA-C (NPI 1609390558) is an individual physician assistant in Bamberg, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2722) and active in the NPI registry since August 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609390558

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameALEXANDER HOVEYCredential: PA-C

Location Address526 NORTH STBamberg, SC 29003-1319

Mailing Address86 Wren StBarnwell, SC 29812-1529 · (803) 259-5762 · Fax (803) 259-3250

Phone(803) 245-2433

Fax(803) 245-6274

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOther

Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2025

✔ NPI 1609390558 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 2722

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

526 NORTH ST, Bamberg, SC 29003

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17613 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209-3811 · Phone (839) 600-9190 · Fax (839) 600-9195

Other Identifiers 3

Other2722SC · Medical License

OtherSCC837SC · Medicare

Medicaid3617PASC

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alexander Hovey Pa-c 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 ID6305193798

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180717000363

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 3

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.

Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962

A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.

16 services12 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

15 services12 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420004

Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29003 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

$67.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

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