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MR. GARY E WINDLER MD
NPI 1720096357
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in N Charleston, SC

Active since August 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
70.15/100
CMS Quality Rating
9100 MEDICOM ST, N CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 569-3367(843) 764-3577 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mr. Gary E Windler Md NPPES

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

MR. GARY E WINDLER MD (NPI 1720096357) is an individual sports medicine provider in N Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (14288) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trident Medical Center, and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720096357
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameMR. GARY E WINDLERCredential: MD
Location Address9100 MEDICOM STN Charleston, SC 29406
Mailing Address9100 Medcom StN Charleston, SC 29406 · (843) 569-3367 · Fax (843) 764-3577
Phone(843) 569-3367
Fax(843) 764-3577
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 2007
✔ NPI 1720096357 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 14288
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
9100 MEDICOM ST, N Charleston, SC 29406
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPIN3204SC
Medicaid142884SC
Medicare UPINE15031

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Gary E Windler 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 ID1052481413
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101013000065
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gary Windler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

South Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
Same address
Sports Medicine
9100 MEDCOM ST
N Charleston, SC 29406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922111715 (843) 572-2663

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
56 services56 patients
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 27130
This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.
34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Trident Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420079
Location9330 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

70.15/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality40.27
Promoting Interoperability89
Improvement Activities30
Cost81.91

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 Gary Windler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Windler is 1720096357. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006.

Where is Gary Windler located?

Gary Windler practices at 9100 Medicom St, N Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 569-3367.

What is Gary Windler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Gary Windler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Windler 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 Gary Windler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gary Windler reassigns Medicare benefits to South Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (N 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 Gary Windler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gary Windler accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Gary Windler 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 Gary Windler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gary Windler is affiliated with Trident Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Windler was last updated on October 2, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.