Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KLAPPER
Based in Charleston, SC, Jacob Arthur Klapper, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. Jacob graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999. Jacob is also listed as specialising in surgery and thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic).
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Klapper?
Dr. Klapper is a thoracic surgeon in Charleston, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Klapper's address?
Dr. Klapper is listed at 171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Klapper?
The number on file is (843) 792-1414. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Klapper?
Dr. Klapper's National Provider Identifier is 1013196989. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Klapper train?
Dr. Klapper attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Klapper have?
Dr. Klapper has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Klapper perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Klapper performs procedures including removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope, exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope and repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Klapper. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (843) 792-1414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
260 services · 255 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
21 |
| Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope | Procedure | 32663 |
16 |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43281 |
13 |
| Incision of windpipe for insertion of breathing tube (older than 2 years) | Procedure | 31600 |
11 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
93 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
64 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
22 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
20 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 thoracic surgeons in Charleston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 5
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.