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Shawn C. Charest, MD

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About Dr. Charest

Shawn C. Charest, MD practices internal medicine in Charleston, SC. Shawn is a 1998 graduate of University of Vermont College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659355998.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

SC licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 37400As reported
MA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 209933As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1659355998Issued 2005

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Charest's specialty?

Dr. Charest is an internist in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Charest?

Dr. Charest is listed at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Charest?

The number on file is (843) 724-2926. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Charest's NPI number?

Dr. Charest's National Provider Identifier is 1659355998. 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 Dr. Charest's medical education?

Dr. Charest attended University of Vermont College of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Charest been practicing?

Dr. Charest has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Charest known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Charest the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Charest confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Charest. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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