MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
NPI 1659435840
General Acute Care Hospital in Charleston, SC
About Medical University Hospital Authority NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY (NPI 1659435840) is a healthcare organization registered as a general acute care hospital in Charleston, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization lists Karyn B Rae, Director, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Medical University Hospital Authority is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
356Medicare enrollment records show 356 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Medical University Hospital Authority, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 135 practice at this address and 203 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 19
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 356Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 Medical University Hospital Authority's NPI number?
The NPI number for Medical University Hospital Authority is 1659435840. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2006.
Where is Medical University Hospital Authority located?
Medical University Hospital Authority is located at 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.
What is Medical University Hospital Authority's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.
Is Medical University Hospital Authority enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Medical University Hospital Authority is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Medical University Hospital Authority?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 356 clinicians in 19 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Medical University Hospital Authority. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (229), Nurse Practitioner (42) and Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional (25). Of these, 135 practice at this address and 203 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Medical University Hospital Authority accept?
Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Medical University Hospital Authority 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 Medical University Hospital Authority was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.
# Medical University Hospital Authority · NPI 1659435840
General Acute Care Hospital organization in Charleston, South Carolina. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since December 21, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1659435840 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** December 21, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** General Acute Care Hospital · taxonomy 282N00000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Karyn Rae, DIRECTOR
## Practice location
- **Address:** 169 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425-5836
- **Phone:** (843) 792-1414
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 356 clinicians in 19 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (229), Nurse Practitioner (42), Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional (25); 135 practice at this address and 203 within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1659435840/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 2, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 160808 (SC)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1659435840) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.