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DR. UGOCHI CANTAVE MD
NPI 1720219256
Pediatrics in Port Royal, SC

Active since July 31, 2009PECOS Enrolled
1875 N PARIS AVE, PORT ROYAL, SC 29935(843) 522-3870(843) 522-0691 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Ugochi Cantave Md NPPES

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

DR. UGOCHI CANTAVE MD (NPI 1720219256) is an individual pediatrics provider in Port Royal, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (TL32111) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720219256
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. UGOCHI CANTAVECredential: MD
Location Address1875 N PARIS AVEPort Royal, SC 29935-2029
Mailing Address1875 N Paris AvePort Royal, SC 29935-2029 · (843) 522-3870 · Fax (843) 522-0691
Phone(843) 522-3870
Fax(843) 522-0691
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2009
✔ NPI 1720219256 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · TL32111
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1875 N PARIS AVE, Port Royal, SC 29935
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Ugochi Cantave Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Ugochi Cantave reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc.
103 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
3041 OLD EASTOVER ROAD
Eastover, SC 29044
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 145 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811294978 (803) 353-8741

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29935 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

GRIST MILL PARTNERS LLC
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
1875 N PARIS AVE
PORT ROYAL, SC 29935
Beaufort County (224) 944-1257
JAMISON CONSULTANTS, LLC
Pediatrics
1875 N PARIS AVE
PORT ROYAL, SC 29935
Beaufort County (843) 379-9600
DR. JAMES EARL SIMMONS M.D.
Legal Medicine
1875 N PARIS AVE
PORT ROYAL, SC 29935
Beaufort County (843) 522-3870
GWENDOLYN Y MCKINNON
Counselor (Mental Health)
1875 N PARIS AVE
PORT ROYAL, SC 29935
Beaufort County (843) 379-9600
ALL CHILDREN'S PEDIATRICS
Pediatrics
1875 N PARIS AVE
PORT ROYAL, SC 29935
Beaufort County (843) 522-3870

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 Ugochi Cantave's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ugochi Cantave is 1720219256. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2009.

Where is Ugochi Cantave located?

Ugochi Cantave practices at 1875 N Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935. The listed phone number is (843) 522-3870.

What is Ugochi Cantave's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Ugochi Cantave enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ugochi Cantave is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ugochi Cantave's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ugochi Cantave reassigns Medicare benefits to Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc. (Eastover, 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 Ugochi Cantave's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ugochi Cantave accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Ugochi Cantave 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 Ugochi Cantave was last updated on July 31, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.