Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Charles Nivens, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Bluffton, SC
- NPI 1801898432
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
3 Plantation Park Drive
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 705-7471
fax (843) 705-7475 - Mailing address
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19 Rose Hill Dr
Bluffton, SC 299104720
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 22, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208100000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #18439
- Medicaid
- SC #184393
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801898432. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
15,564
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$548,454
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 6,351 | 199 | $0 | |
Q9966 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 2,157 | 319 | $0 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 2,072 | 197 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,051 | 380 | $84 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 484 | 319 | $119 | |
72070 |
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | 451 | 382 | $30 | |
62323 |
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | 439 | 249 | $238 | |
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 400 | 340 | $47 | |
72170 |
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 386 | 334 | $26 | |
95886 |
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | 233 | 118 | $91 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Bluffton Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, average services per provider: 536. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$7,680
Transactions
43
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curonix LLC | 26 | $7,314.74 | |
| Nevro Corp. | 12 | $242.68 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 2 | $73.93 | |
| Vertos Medical, INC. | 2 | $30.20 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $18.12 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,838
Patients
612
Total drug cost
$22,946
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 314 | 101 | $1,815 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 282 | 101 | $3,201 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 253 | 74 | $4,576 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 224 | 91 | $1,360 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 175 | 41 | $3,506 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 145 | 42 | $1,671 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 99 | 20 | $1,845 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 75 | 32 | $1,092 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 50 | 13 | $530 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 48 | 12 | $759 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Charles Nivens's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Nivens practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Bluffton, SC.
Where does Dr. Charles Nivens practice?
Dr. Charles Nivens practices at 3 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910. Office phone: 8437057471.
What is Dr. Charles Nivens's NPI?
Dr. Charles Nivens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801898432, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Nivens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Nivens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Nivens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9966); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.