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CAROLINA KIDNEY SPECIALISTS, LLC
NPI 1952482903
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Columbia, SC

Active since October 18, 2006
1655 BERNARDIN AVE, SUITE 200, COLUMBIA, SC 29204(803) 256-1137(803) 256-1138 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Carolina Kidney Specialists, Llc NPPES

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

CAROLINA KIDNEY SPECIALISTS, LLC (NPI 1952482903) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Columbia, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Muhammad Islam, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952482903
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameCAROLINA KIDNEY SPECIALISTS, LLC
Location Address1655 BERNARDIN AVE, SUITE 200Columbia, SC 29204-2039
Mailing AddressPo Box 50183Columbia, SC 29250-0183 · (803) 256-1137 · Fax (803) 256-1138
Phone(803) 256-1137
Fax(803) 256-1138
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMuhammad IslamPresident · (803) 256-1137
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 2008
✔ NPI 1952482903 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 17200
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1655 BERNARDIN AVE, Columbia, SC 29204
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Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidGP4529SC
Medicare PIN8633SC
OtherDF3940SC · Medicare Rr

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 SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

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

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Ashraf Chattha, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1073555983
1655 BERNARDIN AVE SUITE 200
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-1137
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Deewan Deewan, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1811292055
1655 BERNARDIN AVE STE 200
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-1137
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Muhammad Islam, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1366531568
1655 BERNARDIN AVE SUITE 200
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-1137
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Muhammad Rafiq, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1639337835
1655 BERNARDIN AVE STE 200
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-1137
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Abdul Usmani, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1629235700
1655 BERNADIN AVE SUITE 200
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-1137
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Kidney Specialists, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolina Kidney Specialists, LLC is 1952482903. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is Carolina Kidney Specialists, LLC located?

Carolina Kidney Specialists, LLC is located at 1655 Bernardin Ave Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29204. The listed phone number is (803) 256-1137.

What is Carolina Kidney Specialists, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Carolina Kidney Specialists, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

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

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Carolina Kidney Specialists, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Carolina Kidney 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 Nephrology (3) and Internal Medicine (2). Of these, 5 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Carolina Kidney Specialists, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next and 1 other insurer list Carolina Kidney 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 Kidney Specialists, LLC was last updated on January 2, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.