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- Charleston location main office
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 - Philadelphia location
3400 Civic Center Blvd, PCAM 4 South, Philadelphia, PA 19104
About Dr. Rajala
Michael W. Rajala, M.D. practices gastroenterology in Charleston, SC. Michael is a 2005 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 505 Medicare patients across 650 services. The services billed most often include insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope, balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct or sphincter using a flexible endoscope, and review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821110040.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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) 876-4261
- Email not available
Practice Locations
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
3400 Civic Center Blvd PCAM 4 South
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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
650 services · 505 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
95 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct or sphincter using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43277 |
59 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of stent from pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43275 |
46 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Placement of stent in esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43266 |
44 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43242 |
39 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of foreign bodies of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43247 |
32 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
30 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of gallbladder, pancreatic, liver, and bile ducts using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43261 |
18 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43259 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
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.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other gastroenterologists in Charleston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael W. Rajala's specialty?
Michael W. Rajala 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 can I find Michael W. Rajala?
Michael W. Rajala 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 do I contact Michael W. Rajala?
The number on file is (843) 876-4261. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael W. Rajala's NPI number?
Michael W. Rajala's National Provider Identifier is 1821110040. 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
What is Michael W. Rajala's education?
Michael W. Rajala attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael W. Rajala been practicing?
Michael W. Rajala has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael W. Rajala known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael W. Rajala performs procedures including insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope, balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct or sphincter using a flexible endoscope and removal of stent from pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael W. Rajala confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael W. Rajala. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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