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ELLEN NIELSEN ESPOSITO
NPI 1689233157
Hospitalist in Charleston, SC

Active since June 10, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-4074 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2022, Jun 10, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ellen Nielsen Esposito NPPES

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

ELLEN NIELSEN ESPOSITO (NPI 1689233157) is an individual hospitalist provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (82784) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689233157
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameELLEN NIELSEN ESPOSITO
Location Address169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333Charleston, SC 29425
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Phone(843) 792-4074
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1689233157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 82784
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 LL82784 (SC)
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, Charleston, SC 29425
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ellen Nielsen Esposito 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 ID3870824881
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220706001541
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
187 services88 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
143 services75 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
46 services46 patients
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.
39 services39 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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.

DR. JAMES HOWARD BENSON III MD
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-4074
COURTNEY AUGUSTA LUKITSCH MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL, MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-9162
DR. CHARLES SPENCER TEIXEIRA DO
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC 333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2575
CHELSEA WRIGHT-VOID MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1086
HELEN JENSIE BURTON MD
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2911
DR. MITCHELL BENTON MD
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-5386
DR. ALLISON CRECELIUS DO
Emergency Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (314) 808-5444
RONIT KULKARNI
Surgery
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2081

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 Ellen Esposito's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ellen Esposito is 1689233157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2019.

Where is Ellen Esposito located?

Ellen Esposito practices at 169 Ashley Avenue Room 202 Main Hospital Msc333, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-4074.

What is Ellen Esposito's specialty?

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

Is Ellen Esposito enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ellen Esposito 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.

Is Ellen Esposito affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ellen Esposito is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ellen Esposito was last updated on January 30, 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.