DR. DAVID WILLIAM PLOTH MD
NPI 1982603403
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Charleston, SC

Active since July 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. David William Ploth Md NPPES

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

DR. DAVID WILLIAM PLOTH MD (NPI 1982603403) is an individual nephrology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (13641) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (1967).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982603403
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID WILLIAM PLOTHCredential: MD
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-0100
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 1967
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 15, 2020
NPI 1982603403 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 · 13641
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.
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid136418SC
Other620850498-040SC · Bc Bs Of Sc Id

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. David William Ploth Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1456305200
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050304000474
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
50 services18 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
28 services21 patients
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935
Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.
16 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

Allergy & Immunology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Social Worker
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Practitioner
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

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 David Ploth's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Ploth is 1982603403. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2005.

Where is David Ploth located?

David Ploth practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is David Ploth's specialty?

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

Is David Ploth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Ploth is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does David Ploth accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list David Ploth 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.

Is David Ploth affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Ploth is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Ploth was last updated on October 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.