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TRI-COUNTY SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC
NPI 1659661544
Surgery in Charleston, SC

Active since April 12, 2011
9313 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 204, CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 797-5151 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 26, 2026, Nov 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Tri-county Surgical Specialists Llc NPPES

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

TRI-COUNTY SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC (NPI 1659661544) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Charleston, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Robert Faile, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659661544
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameTRI-COUNTY SURGICAL SPECIALISTS LLC
Location Address9313 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 204Charleston, SC 29406-9176
Mailing Address2000 Health Park DrBrentwood, TN 37027-4525 · (615) 372-5426 · Fax (843) 572-6939
Phone(843) 797-5151
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert FaileVice President · (843) 856-7923
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1659661544 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X
Also ListedColon & Rectal SurgeryTaxonomy 208C00000X
9313 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 204, Charleston, SC 29406
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 19239 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406-9126 · Phone (843) 797-5151 · Fax (843) 572-6939
Location 29330 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406-9104 · Phone (615) 373-7406

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tri-county Surgical Specialists Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

29

Medicare enrollment records show 29 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 12 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

General Surgery12
Neurosurgery7
Orthopedic Surgery5
Nurse Practitioner4
Neurology1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 29
Amy Ricker, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1538668884
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-1730
✔ PECOSSame address
John Smear, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1467522599
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-1730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sarah Yannascoli, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1407174402
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-1730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kenneth Sack, M.D.
Neurosurgery
NPI 1063945772
9221 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 102
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 302-0272
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Thomas Litton, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1588696405
9329 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 797-5151
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Kellie Amodeo, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1538515804
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-1730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jason Clark, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1649421132
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-2173
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jared Newman, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1508360694
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-1730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Meredith Reittinger, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1518624337
9291 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-1730
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jeffrey Lafond
General Surgery
NPI 1245243500
9239 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 797-5151
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Mike Tyler, MD,
Neurosurgery
NPI 1750348371
9565 HIGHWAY 78 BLDG 100
Ladson, SC 29456
(843) 553-7615
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi
Nicholas Hathaway, FNP, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003431511
213 W 4TH ST N
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-0681
✔ PECOS6.7 mi
Brent Jewett, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1649446287
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Tara-Marie Dinitto, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1255777603
849 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-6348
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare90 mi
Melissa Mull, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487966867
3 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 310
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-8323
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare91 mi
Qaiser Toqeer, M.D
Neurology
NPI 1093079048
222 HERLONG AVE S
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare147 mi
Sharon Webb, M.D.
Neurosurgery
NPI 1720205016
3 SAINT FRANCIS DR STE 490
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 220-4263
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare186 mi
Malcolm Gottlich, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1639158538
1075 MASON AVE
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 255-4596
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare265 mi
David Roife, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1326397761
1819 CLINCH AVE STE 206
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 522-2949
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare301 mi
Raymond Long, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1396055299
1397 BROAD AVE
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-5012
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare562 mi
See all 29 clinicians

Source: 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 Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC is 1659661544. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2011.

Where is Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC located?

Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC is located at 9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 204, Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 797-5151.

What is Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 29 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC. 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 General Surgery (12), Neurosurgery (7) and Orthopedic Surgery (5). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 12 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC 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 Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC was last updated on March 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.