Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Curt Charnes, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · West Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1588621817
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 291694810
(803) 936-7372
fax (803) 936-4102
Additional location
1594 Freedom Blvd, Ste 202
Florence, SC 295056046
(843) 664-9696
Mailing address
Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 26, 2023
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #27423
Medicaid
SC #274232

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588621817. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,379
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$131,886
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 826 322 $75
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 182 181 $165
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 177 123 $113
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 128 125 $108
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 44 44 $75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 22 22 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in West Columbia Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 226. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
142
Patients
73
Total drug cost
$21,968
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 25 20 $163
Furosemide Generic 20 14 $49
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 18 13 $10,021
Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) Brand 16 0 $11,351
Prednisone Generic 15 14 $106
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 13 12 $90
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 12 0 $51
Losartan Potassium Generic 12 0 $69
Carvedilol Generic 11 0 $68

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Curt Charnes's medical specialty?
Dr. Curt Charnes practices Hospitalist Physician in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Curt Charnes practice?
Dr. Curt Charnes practices at 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 291694810. Office phone: 8039367372.
What is Dr. Curt Charnes's NPI?
Dr. Curt Charnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588621817, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Curt Charnes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Curt Charnes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Curt Charnes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.