DR. SHAWN C CHAREST MD
NPI 1659355998
Hospitalist in Charleston, SC

Active since November 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
316 CALHOUN ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401(843) 724-2926 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 20, 2026.

About Dr. Shawn C Charest Md NPPES

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

DR. SHAWN C CHAREST MD (NPI 1659355998) is an individual hospitalist provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (37400) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Conway Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Springfield.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659355998
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHAWN C CHARESTCredential: MD
Location Address316 CALHOUN STCharleston, SC 29401-1113
Mailing Address271 Carew St, Mercy Inpatient Medical AssociatesSpringfield, MA 01104-2377 · (413) 748-9349 · Fax (413) 452-6080
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2023
✔ NPI 1659355998 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 37400✔ Licensed in MA · 209933
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 209933 (MA)
316 CALHOUN ST, Charleston, SC 29401

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1271 Carew St, Mercy Inpatient Medical AssociatesSpringfield, MA 01104-2377 · Phone (413) 748-9349 · Fax (413) 452-6080

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid003119163CT
Medicaid0133485MA

Accepted 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. Shawn C Charest 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.

PECOS PAC ID7214195478
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141124000559
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

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.

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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Conway Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Conway, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420049
Location300 Singleton Ridge RoadConway, SC 29526 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29401 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Physician Assistant
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Physician Assistant
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Internal Medicine
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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 Shawn Charest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shawn Charest is 1659355998. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2005.

Where is Shawn Charest located?

Shawn Charest practices at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401. The listed phone number is (843) 724-2926.

What is Shawn Charest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Shawn Charest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shawn Charest 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 Shawn Charest accept?

Health plans from InStil Health list Shawn Charest 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 Shawn Charest affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shawn Charest is affiliated with Conway Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shawn Charest was last updated on July 24, 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.