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

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: August 02, 2026.

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

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
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

Secondary Practice Location 1

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
955 RIBAUT RD, EMERGENCY DEPT
BEAUFORT, SC 29902
Occupational Therapy Assistant
955 RIBAUT RD
BEAUFORT, SC 29902
Emergency Medicine
955 RIBAUT RD
BEAUFORT, SC 29902
Dietitian, Registered
955 RIBAUT RD
BEAUFORT, SC 29902
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
955 RIBAUT RD
BEAUFORT, SC 29902
Dietitian, Registered
955 RIBAUT RD
BEAUFORT, SC 29902
General Acute Care Hospital
955 RIBAUT RD
BEAUFORT, SC 29902
General Acute Care Hospital
955 RIBAUT RD
BEAUFORT, SC 29902

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 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.

Where is Celestin Chicos located?

Celestin Chicos practices at 955 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902. The listed phone number is (843) 522-5200.

What is Celestin Chicos's specialty?

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

Is Celestin Chicos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Celestin Chicos 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 Celestin Chicos affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Celestin Chicos is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital.

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 3 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.