DR. CELESTIN CHICOS MD
NPI 1760989784
Internal Medicine in Beaufort, SC

Q: What is Celestin Chicos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Celestin Chicos is 1760989784. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2018.

Q: What is Celestin Chicos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Celestin Chicos was last updated on April 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since April 06, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

955 RIBAUT RD, BEAUFORT, SC 29902(843) 522-5200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 28, 2026, Jun 9, 2025, Oct 4, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Celestin Chicos Md NPPES

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

DR. CELESTIN CHICOS MD (NPI 1760989784) is an individual internal medicine provider in Beaufort, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (MMD.86690) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lawrenceville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760989784

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CELESTIN CHICOSCredential: MD

Location Address955 RIBAUT RDBeaufort, SC 29902-5454

Mailing Address955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902-5454 · (843) 522-5200

Phone(843) 522-5200

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateApril 6, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1760989784 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · MMD.86690✔ Licensed in GA · 99163

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

955 RIBAUT RD, Beaufort, SC 29902

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11000 Medical Center BlvdLawrenceville, GA 30046-7694 · Phone (678) 312-1000 · Fax (678) 312-3282

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Celestin Chicos 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 ID7214276963

PECOS Enrollment IDI20211008002218

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Celestin Chicos reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Same address

General Acute Care Hospital

955 RIBAUT RD
Beaufort, SC 29902

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
212 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1063596443 (843) 522-5200

Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation

202 mi

Hospitalist

2151 W SPRING ST
Monroe, GA 30655

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
311 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1760410385 (770) 267-8461

North Atlanta Professional Services LLC

236 mi

Psychologist

1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30342

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
783 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1316959869 (855) 709-4535

Emory Specialty Associates, LLC

257 mi

Anesthesiology

303 SMITH ST
Lagrange, GA 30240

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1407864168 (404) 778-4888

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 4

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.

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.

218 services210 patients

Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes 99236

This service involves a brief hospital stay for a serious health issue. Patients are admitted and discharged on the same day, typically within 55 minutes. It allows for close monitoring and immediate treatment, ensuring optimal care.

16 services16 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.

14 services14 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaufort, SC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number420067

Location955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902 · Beaufort County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29902 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier25 claims25 services$16.86 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier27 claims27 services$86.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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

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955 RIBAUT RD, EMERGENCY DEPT
BEAUFORT, SC 29902

Beaufort County (843) 522-5200

MARIAN SPINA COTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant