Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Hillegass, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1124225552
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
167 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294258908
(843) 792-2322
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 15, 2016
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #29814

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124225552. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,334
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$110,896
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 590 44 $0
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 141 93 $118
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 64 64 $154
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 61 45 $7
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 56 19 $0
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 49 35 $261
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 43 25 $207
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 37 29 $532
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 37 32 $88
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 35 21 $88

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
758
Patients
171
Total drug cost
$17,159
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 94 27 $1,579
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 87 25 $1,645
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 87 30 $1,870
Tramadol Hcl Generic 63 22 $404
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 60 14 $1,062
Pregabalin Generic 56 16 $2,071
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 50 12 $342
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 48 14 $584
Celecoxib Generic 38 11 $551
Methadone Hcl Generic 38 0 $583

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Hillegass's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Hillegass practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Michael Hillegass practice?
Dr. Michael Hillegass practices at 167 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294258908. Office phone: 8437922322.
What is Dr. Michael Hillegass's NPI?
Dr. Michael Hillegass's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124225552, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Hillegass accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Hillegass accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Hillegass commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.