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CAROLINA HEART SPECIALISTS LLC
NPI 1881802841
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Lancaster, SC

Active since May 21, 2007CLIA Certified · 2 labs
1029 W MEETING ST, LANCASTER, SC 29720(803) 285-2041(803) 285-2097 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Carolina Heart Specialists Llc NPPES

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

CAROLINA HEART SPECIALISTS LLC (NPI 1881802841) is a healthcare organization registered as a cardiovascular disease in Lancaster, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Vipul B. Shah, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881802841
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Legal Business NameCAROLINA HEART SPECIALISTS LLC
Location Address1029 W MEETING STLancaster, SC 29720-2205
Mailing Address1029 W Meeting StLancaster, SC 29720-2205 · (803) 285-2041 · Fax (803) 285-2097
Phone(803) 285-2041
Fax(803) 285-2097
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVipul B. ShahPresident · (803) 285-2041
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1881802841 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
1029 W MEETING ST, Lancaster, SC 29720
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Carolina Heart Specialists Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

13

Medicare enrollment records show 13 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Carolina Heart Specialists LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)5
Nurse Practitioner5
Interventional Cardiology2
Internal Medicine1

Clinicians, nearest first (13)

Deepak Shah, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1316993116
1029 W MEETING ST
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-2041
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rachel Flannigan, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1982479713
1029 W MEETING ST
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-2041
✔ PECOSSame address
Zafar Iqbal, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1053571703
1029 W MEETING ST
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-2041
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Arun Nagabandi, MD
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1265797534
1029 W MEETING ST
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-2041
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Vipul Shah, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1841246584
1029 W MEETING ST
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-2041
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Carlos Albrecht, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1558378091
901 W MEETING ST SUITE 205
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-9700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Naomi Asamoah-Beaufait, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1093212524
1029 W MEETING ST
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-2041
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Paul Slota, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1104877257
1029 W MEETING ST
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-2041
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Jonathan Elias, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1285065516
1609 CONSTITUTION BLVD
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 366-8300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 mi
Kyndal Funderburk, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447889704
1100 HEALING WAY STE 13
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 993-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi
Rohit Bhandari
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1841712460
9930 KINCEY AVE STE 200
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 887-4530
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare48 mi
Brittany Aycoth, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1205642568
2090 W ARLINGTON BLVD STE B
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 757-3333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare201 mi
Cheryl Good, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831736560
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 395-2323
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare306 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 42D0915662

Carolina Heart Specialists, LLC · Lancaster, SC
Active · expires Jun 3, 2028
CLIA Number42D0915662
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 4, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 3, 2028
Laboratory DirectorVipul B. Shah
Laboratory Phone(803) 285-2041
Laboratory LocationCarolina Heart Specialists, LLC1029 W Meeting Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Compliance 42D2176051

Carolina Heart Specialists · Lancaster, SC
Active · expires Jul 15, 2027
CLIA Number42D2176051
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 16, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 15, 2027
Laboratory DirectorZafar Iqbal
Laboratory Phone(803) 274-6070
Laboratory LocationCarolina Heart Specialists902 West Meeting Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Carolina Heart Specialists LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolina Heart Specialists LLC is 1881802841. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2007.

Where is Carolina Heart Specialists LLC located?

Carolina Heart Specialists LLC is located at 1029 W Meeting St, Lancaster, SC 29720. The listed phone number is (803) 285-2041.

What is Carolina Heart Specialists LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Carolina Heart Specialists LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolina Heart Specialists LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Carolina Heart Specialists LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 13 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Carolina Heart Specialists LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (5), Nurse Practitioner (5) and Interventional Cardiology (2). Of these, 5 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Carolina Heart Specialists LLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Carolina Heart Specialists LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and InStil Health and 1 other insurer list Carolina Heart Specialists LLC 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 Carolina Heart Specialists LLC was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.