RAKESH P. CHOKSHI M.D. – NPI #1053311134
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

RAKESH CHOKSHI is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FLORENCE, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053311134 to RAKESH CHOKSHI on July 29, 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 207XS0117X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Feb 01, 2021. 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 RAKESH CHOKSHI below.

NPI Profile for
RAKESH P. CHOKSHI

NPI Number
1053311134
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAKESH P. CHOKSHI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
800 E CHEVES ST STE 480-B
FLORENCE, SC 29506-2650
Phone: (843) 432-1880 Fax: (843) 432-1022
Mailing address
PO BOX 3239
FLORENCE, SC 29502-3239
Phone: (843) 777-7092 Fax: (843) 777-7102
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 01, 2021

Note: NPPES allows providers to attest to the accuracy of their NPI data. When a provider request any change to the NPI record, they will be able to attest to their changed NPI data, resulting in an updated certification date.

Identifiers

Identifiers for RAKESH CHOKSHI

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERN.C. MEDICAID89064FJ
MEDICAIDNC89132FA
MEDICAIDSCT58791
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
207XS0117X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine (Primary)		 SC 21820
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 SC 21820

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
ECW DA
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
800 E CHEVES ST STE 480-B,
FLORENCE, 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
RAKESH CHOKSHI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MCLEOD HEALTH CHERAW
      711 CHESTERFIELD HIGHWAY
      CHERAW, SC 29520
    • MCLEOD MEDICAL CENTER - DILLON
      301 E JACKSON STREET PO BOX 1327
      DILLON, SC 29536
    • MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-PEE DEE
      555 E CHEVES ST BOX 8700
      FLORENCE, SC 29506
    • MUSC HEALTH FLORENCE MEDICAL CENTER
      805 PAMPLICO HWY BOX 100550
      FLORENCE, SC 29505
    • PRISMA HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITAL
      129 N WASHINGTON ST
      SUMTER, SC 29150
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • COASTAL HEALTH LLC
      2420 HOFFMEYER RD
      FLORENCE, SC 29501
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      702 PAMPLICO HWY, UNIT B
      FLORENCE, SC 29505
    • MCLEOD HOME HEALTH INC
      2210 ENTERPRISE DR
      FLORENCE, SC 29501

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.