Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Edward Tavel, M.D.

Pain Medicine Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1508833468
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 12.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2695 Elms Plantation Blvd., Suite A
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 818-1181
fax (843) 818-1145

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2013
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208VP0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #16626
Medicaid
SC #166262

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508833468. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
13,414
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$650,533
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 6,638 376 $0
J2250 Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg 1,635 454 $0
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 732 405 $83
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 689 348 $45
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 577 354 $59
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 448 279 $236
G0481 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 378 259 $153
G0480 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 216 112 $104
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 186 135 $8
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 185 92 $220

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Charleston Pain Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 282. This provider delivers 48× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$225
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 3 $180.47
Si-Bone, INC. 1 $44.63

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$225

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,610
Patients
1,122
Total drug cost
$47,977
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 600 233 $14,339
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 541 205 $10,778
Gabapentin Generic 278 127 $3,939
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 179 89 $1,739
Tramadol Hcl Generic 152 60 $1,281
Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 145 54 $3,485
Pregabalin Generic 143 60 $3,655
Meloxicam Generic 122 62 $424
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 111 60 $1,232
Celecoxib Generic 77 37 $1,476

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Edward Tavel's medical specialty?
Dr. Edward Tavel practices Pain Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Edward Tavel practice?
Dr. Edward Tavel practices at 2695 Elms Plantation Blvd., Charleston, SC 29406. Office phone: 8438181181.
What is Dr. Edward Tavel's NPI?
Dr. Edward Tavel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508833468, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edward Tavel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edward Tavel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edward Tavel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg (HCPCS J2250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.