BARRIER ISLANDS PSYCHIATRY P A
NPI 1952517229
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Charleston, SC

Active since May 15, 2007CLIA 42D2039581 · Waiver
1616 ASHLEY RIVER RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29407(843) 556-8177(843) 571-2742 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2024, Sep 25, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A NPPES

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

BARRIER ISLANDS PSYCHIATRY P A (NPI 1952517229) is a healthcare organization registered as a psychiatry in Charleston, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 11, 2028 and lists Constance J. Alexander, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952517229
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Legal Business NameBARRIER ISLANDS PSYCHIATRY P A
Location Address1616 ASHLEY RIVER RDCharleston, SC 29407-5902
Mailing Address1620 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407-5983 · (843) 556-8177 · Fax (843) 571-2742
Fax(843) 571-2742
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialConstance J. AlexanderOwner · (843) 556-8177
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1952517229 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 22098
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 363LP0808X · License 1981 (SC)
1616 ASHLEY RIVER RD, Charleston, SC 29407

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Psychiatry
NPI 1760493977
1616 ASHLEY RIVER RD
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-8177
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Addiction Medicine
NPI 1396202180
1616 ASHLEY RIVER RD
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-8177
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295974616
1616 ASHLEY RIVER RD
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-9177
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1124579834
1620 ASHLEY RIVER RD
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-8177
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1649249194
4 CARRIAGE LN SUITE 108
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-3387
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1386029338
500 N MAIN ST
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-4793
✔ PECOS18 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

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 42D2039581

Barrier Islands Psychiatry, PA · Charleston, SC
Active · expires Apr 11, 2028
CLIA Number42D2039581
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 12, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 11, 2028
Laboratory DirectorConstance J. Alexander
Laboratory Phone(843) 556-8177
Laboratory LocationBarrier Islands Psychiatry, PA1616 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29407
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A is 1952517229. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2007.

Where is Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A located?

Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A is located at 1616 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407. The listed phone number is (843) 556-8177.

What is Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A, in Addiction Medicine, Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatry. 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. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 42D2039581) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 11, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A 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 Barrier Islands Psychiatry P A was last updated on July 10, 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.