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- 9329 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406
About Dr. Litton
Thomas C. Litton, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Charleston, SC specializing in general surgery. Thomas trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 1983. Thomas is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 287 services to 278 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal of gallbladder using an endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1588696405.
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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) 797-5151
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9329 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
Charleston, SC 29406
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery 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
Anorectal
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
Gallbladder and biliary
Hernia and abdominal wall
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal
Abdominal wall
Breast
Colorectal
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
Infections
Lymphatic
Oncology
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
Hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal wall
Access and nutrition
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
Colorectal
Colorectal surgery
Digestive procedures
Endocrine surgery
Gastrointestinal
Hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
287 services · 278 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
30 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | Procedure | 49505 |
13 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
11 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
121 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
61 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
22 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
16 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
13 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
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 general surgeons in Charleston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Thomas C. Litton specialize in?
Thomas C. Litton is a general surgeon in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Thomas C. Litton located?
Thomas C. Litton is listed at 9329 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas C. Litton's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 797-5151. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Thomas C. Litton?
Thomas C. Litton's National Provider Identifier is 1588696405. 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 Thomas C. Litton train?
Thomas C. Litton attended University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas C. Litton have?
Thomas C. Litton has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Thomas C. Litton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas C. Litton performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, repair of groin hernia and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas C. Litton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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