DR. BARBRA KATE GIOURGAS MD
NPI 1649700683
Psychiatry & Neurology - Epilepsy
in Charleston, SC
About Dr. Barbra Kate Giourgas Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. BARBRA KATE GIOURGAS MD (NPI 1649700683) is an individual epilepsy provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (90491) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2017).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
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. Barbra Kate Giourgas Md 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 Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Barbra Giourgas reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Charleston, SC 29425
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
- 2,594 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.
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 Barbra Giourgas's NPI number?
The NPI number for Barbra Giourgas is 1649700683. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2017.
Where is Barbra Giourgas located?
Barbra Giourgas practices at 169 Ashley Ave Rm 202, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 876-8512.
What is Barbra Giourgas's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Epilepsy, with taxonomy code 2084E0001X.
Is Barbra Giourgas enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Barbra Giourgas 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 organization bills Medicare for Barbra Giourgas's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Barbra Giourgas reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates (Charleston, SC). The 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 Barbra Giourgas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Barbra Giourgas accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and UnitedHealthcare list Barbra Giourgas 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 Barbra Giourgas was last updated on July 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Dr. Barbra Kate Giourgas, MD · NPI 1649700683
Epilepsy physician in Charleston, South Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 13, 2017.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1649700683 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 13, 2017
- **Primary specialty:** Psychiatry & Neurology - Epilepsy · taxonomy 2084E0001X
- **State license:** 90491 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, Charleston, SC 29425-8905
- **Phone:** (843) 876-8512
## 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:** University Medical Associates (NPI 1548413453, Charleston, SC), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2017
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 10, 2023
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1649700683) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.