JAMES R. DEMARCO MD – NPI #1174510622
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

JAMES DEMARCO is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MOUNT PLEASANT, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174510622 to JAMES DEMARCO on September 30, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 14, 2025. 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 JAMES DEMARCO below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES R. DEMARCO

NPI Number
1174510622
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES R. DEMARCO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
180 WINGO WAY STE 301
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-1812
Phone: (843) 884-0302 Fax: (843) 849-9308
Mailing address
PO BOX 751649
CHARLOTTE, NC 28275-1649
Phone: (888) 472-0043 Fax: (843) 724-2440
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 14, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES DEMARCO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherRAILROAD MC ID-RSFPNSCP00886833
medicaidSC188834
medicaidSCDM0683
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
SC 18883
207RS0010X
- Internal Medicine / Sports Medicine
SC 18883

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
DOCUMENT AND CCD EXCHANGE
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
180 WINGO WAY STE 301,
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993
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
JAMES DEMARCO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL
      2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DRIVE
      CHARLESTON, SC 29414
    • MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPITAL
      3510 HIGHWAY 17 NORTH SUITE 140
      MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466
    • ROPER HOSPITAL
      316 CALHOUN ST
      CHARLESTON, SC 29401
    • ROPER ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL-BERKELEY INC
      300 CALLEN BLVD
      SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ROPER-ST. FRANCIS HOME HEALTH
      1483 TOBIAS GADSON BLVD., SUITE 208A
      CHARLESTON, SC 29407
  • NURSING HOME
    • BISHOP GADSDEN EPISCOPAL HEALTH CARE CENTER
      1 BISHOP GADSDEN WAY
      CHARLESTON, SC 29412

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