THOMAS PATRICK SCHARNITZ M.D.
NPI 1881058113
Dermatology in Charleston, SC

Active since April 12, 2016PECOS Enrolled
2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, CHARLESTON, SC 29414(843) 556-8886(843) 556-8850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2020, Jun 30, 2020, Jun 28, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Thomas Patrick Scharnitz M.d. NPPES

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

THOMAS PATRICK SCHARNITZ M.D. (NPI 1881058113) is an individual dermatology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (83538) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881058113
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS PATRICK SCHARNITZCredential: M.D.
Location Address2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DRCharleston, SC 29414-5798
Mailing Address2180 Henry Tecklenburg DrCharleston, SC 29414-5798 · (843) 556-8886 · Fax (843) 556-8850
Fax(843) 556-8850
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2020
✔ NPI 1881058113 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 83538
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, Charleston, SC 29414

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)

Thomas Patrick Scharnitz M.d. 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 Thomas Scharnitz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dermatology
2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
Charleston, SC 29414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 6 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29414 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 7

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

Physician Assistant (Medical)
2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Dermatology
2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Physician Assistant
2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Dermatology
2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Dermatology
2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Dermatology
2180 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414

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 Thomas Scharnitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Scharnitz is 1881058113. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2016.

Where is Thomas Scharnitz located?

Thomas Scharnitz practices at 2180 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414. The listed phone number is (843) 556-8886.

What is Thomas Scharnitz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Thomas Scharnitz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Scharnitz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Thomas Scharnitz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Scharnitz reassigns Medicare benefits to Dermatology And Laser Center Of Charleston PA (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 Thomas Scharnitz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Scharnitz was last updated on September 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.