WACCAMAW KIDNEY & HYPERTENSION SPECIALISTS,P.A.
NPI 1972557494
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Georgetown, SC

Active since May 20, 2006
1052A HUGER DR, GEORGETOWN, SC 29440(843) 546-0223(843) 545-0024 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.a. NPPES

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

WACCAMAW KIDNEY & HYPERTENSION SPECIALISTS,P.A. (NPI 1972557494) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Georgetown, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Charles J Cohn, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972557494
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameWACCAMAW KIDNEY & HYPERTENSION SPECIALISTS,P.A.
Location Address1052A HUGER DRGeorgetown, SC 29440-3322
Mailing AddressPo Box 2688Georgetown, SC 29442-2688 · (843) 546-0223 · Fax (843) 545-0024
Fax(843) 545-0024
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCharles J CohnPresident · (843) 546-0223
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1972557494 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 · 13126
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.
1052A HUGER DR, Georgetown, SC 29440

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid267918SC
Medicaid131262SC

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Nephrology
NPI 1649249103
1052A HUGER DR
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-0223
✔ PECOSSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1720176647
1052A HUGER DR
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-0223
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nephrology
NPI 1215906771
1052A HUGER DR
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-0223
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hospitalist
NPI 1902033624
22725 HIGHWAY 76 E
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-9100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare170 mi

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 Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A. is 1972557494. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2006.

Where is Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A. located?

Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A. is located at 1052A Huger Dr, Georgetown, SC 29440. The listed phone number is (843) 546-0223.

What is Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A.'s specialty?

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

Is Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A., in Hospitalist, Internal Medicine and Nephrology. 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, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Molina Healthcare list Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,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 Waccamaw Kidney & Hypertension Specialists,p.A. was last updated on August 22, 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.