DR. LEE JAY HEWETT MD
NPI 1881040020
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Charleston, SC

Active since May 06, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
316 CALHOUN ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401(843) 724-2061 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2024, Jul 27, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Lee Jay Hewett Md NPPES

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

DR. LEE JAY HEWETT MD (NPI 1881040020) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in Texas (87293) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension St John Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881040020
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEE JAY HEWETTCredential: MD
Location Address316 CALHOUN STCharleston, SC 29401-1113
Mailing Address316 Calhoun StCharleston, SC 29401-1113 · (843) 724-2061
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1881040020 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 87293
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
316 CALHOUN ST, Charleston, SC 29401

Accepted 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. Lee Jay Hewett 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 ID9234533076
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210802001890, I20230627001311, I20260115002386, I20260320001643
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

15

Medicare enrollment records show Lee Hewett reassigns Medicare billing to 15 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Radiology
316 CALHOUN ST
Charleston, SC 29401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
2720 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
1714 SW 17TH ST STE 300
Ocala, FL 34471
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 48 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
14302 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
Tampa, FL 33613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
210 25TH AVE N STE 602
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Care Medicine
111 CENTRAL AVE
Newark, NJ 07102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
170 E 77TH ST LOWR LEVEL
New York, NY 10075
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Radiology
720 AVENUE F N STE 2
Bay City, TX 77414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
Radiology
4903 GOLDEN QUAIL STE 110
San Antonio, TX 78240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
575 HILL COUNTRY DR, STE 202
Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 81

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
737 services709 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
551 services542 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
214 services211 patients
Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551
An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
178 services177 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
162 services161 patients
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
161 services156 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Ascension St John Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tulsa, OK
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370114
Location1923 South Utica AvenueTulsa, OK 74104 · Tulsa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420065
Location2095 Henry Tecklenburg DriveCharleston, SC 29414 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Roper Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420087
Location316 Calhoun StCharleston, SC 29401 · Charleston County
Emergency services

Mount Pleasant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420104
Location3510 Highway 17 North Suite 140Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 · Charleston County
Emergency services

Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Summerville, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420110
Location300 Callen BlvdSummerville, SC 29486 · Dorchester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29401 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
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Physician Assistant
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Physician Assistant
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Internal Medicine
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
316 CALHOUN ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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 Lee Hewett's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Hewett is 1881040020. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2016.

Where is Lee Hewett located?

Lee Hewett practices at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401. The listed phone number is (843) 724-2061.

What is Lee Hewett's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Lee Hewett enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lee Hewett 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 organizations bill Medicare for Lee Hewett's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lee Hewett reassigns Medicare benefits to 15 organizations: Roper Radiologists PA (Charleston, SC), Lexington Radiology Associates (West Columbia, SC), Radiology Imaging Specialists LLC (Ocala, FL), Simonmed Imaging Florida LLC (Tampa, FL), Radiology Alliance PC (Nashville, TN) and 10 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Lee Hewett's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lee Hewett accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 10 other insurers list Lee Hewett 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 Lee Hewett affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lee Hewett is affiliated with Ascension St John Medical Center, Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital, Roper Hospital, Mount Pleasant Hospital and Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Hewett was last updated on June 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.