CHARLES A. BICKERSTAFF, JR. MD – NPI #1972584712
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

CHARLES BICKERSTAFF, JR. is a physician located in CHARLESTON, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972584712 to CHARLES BICKERSTAFF, JR. on November 09, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 27, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHARLES BICKERSTAFF, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
CHARLES A. BICKERSTAFF, JR.

NPI Number
1972584712
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHARLES A. BICKERSTAFF, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
102 WAPPOO CREEK DR STE 10C
CHARLESTON, SC 29412
Phone: (843) 762-9321 Fax: (843) 406-9777
Mailing address
452 FOLLY RD
SUITE A
CHARLESTON, SC 29412-2641
Phone: (843) 762-9321 Fax: (843) 406-9777
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHARLES BICKERSTAFF, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDSCGP3774
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)
SC 8659

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Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1976
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHARLES BICKERSTAFF, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER
      2000 HOSPITAL DR
      MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
    • WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      500 NELSON BOULEVARD
      KINGSTREE, SC 29556

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