Physician Profile
Charles A. Bickerstaff, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bickerstaff
Based in Charleston, SC, Charles A. Bickerstaff, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Charles graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1976. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 53 Medicare patients across 64 services. The services billed most often include biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 762-9321
- Email not available
Practice Locations
102 WAPPOO CREEK DR STE 10C
Charleston, SC 29412
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
64 services · 53 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
26 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
25 | |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Charleston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1976 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bickerstaff specialize in?
Dr. Bickerstaff is a gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bickerstaff located?
Dr. Bickerstaff is listed at 102 Wappoo Creek Dr Ste 10C, Charleston, SC 29412. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bickerstaff's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 762-9321. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bickerstaff's NPI number?
Dr. Bickerstaff's National Provider Identifier is 1972584712. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Bickerstaff go to medical school?
Dr. Bickerstaff attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bickerstaff been practicing?
Dr. Bickerstaff has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bickerstaff do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bickerstaff performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bickerstaff confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bickerstaff. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.