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SMARIKA SHRESTHA M.D.
NPI 1639490261
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Florence, SC

Active since June 17, 2010PECOS Enrolled
805 PAMPLICO HWY, FLORENCE, SC 29505(843) 674-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 28, 2024, Oct 30, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Smarika Shrestha M.d. NPPES

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

SMARIKA SHRESTHA M.D. (NPI 1639490261) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Florence, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (MD91574) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639490261
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameSMARIKA SHRESTHACredential: M.D.
Location Address805 PAMPLICO HWYFlorence, SC 29505-6047
Mailing AddressPo Box 23321New York, NY 10087-4321
Phone(843) 674-5000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1639490261 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · MD91574
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
805 PAMPLICO HWY, Florence, SC 29505
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Health First Commercial Plans, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Smarika Shrestha M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1052757853
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260126001358
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Smarika Shrestha reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Musc Community Physicians
94 mi
Internal Medicine
506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290
Tampa General Medical Group Inc
440 mi
Family Medicine
2324 OAK MYRTLE LN
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 419 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699182998 (813) 844-7000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29505 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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CYNTHIA GAIL MEADOWS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 674-5000
SUSANNAH GRAHAM PA-C
Physician Assistant
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 792-1414
DR. BRIAN THOMAS TREZAK MD
Internal Medicine
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 792-1414
SELENE R FORRESTALL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 792-1414
MISS CHRISTIE ELLEN BLAIR RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 674-2051
MS. JANET BENNETT CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 674-2500
FNU ZEESHA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 792-1414
CATHY J SHEEHY RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 674-5000

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 Smarika Shrestha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Smarika Shrestha is 1639490261. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2010.

Where is Smarika Shrestha located?

Smarika Shrestha practices at 805 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505. The listed phone number is (843) 674-5000.

What is Smarika Shrestha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Smarika Shrestha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Smarika Shrestha is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Smarika Shrestha's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Smarika Shrestha reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC) and Tampa General Medical Group Inc (Wesley Chapel, FL). 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 Smarika Shrestha's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Smarika Shrestha accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Health First Commercial Plans, Inc. list Smarika Shrestha 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 Smarika Shrestha was last updated on June 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.