Nicholas Dardes, DO
NPI 1083723688 · Internal Medicine Physician · Beaufort, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Dardes, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Beaufort, SC (NPI 1083723688).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083723688
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 365 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,962 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,526 | $121 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 930 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 303 | $84 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 286 | $14 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 232 | $162 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 197 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 923 | 263 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 602 | 124 |
| Metformin Hcl | 589 | 165 |
| Losartan Potassium | 571 | 160 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 543 | 156 |
| Gabapentin | 384 | 86 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$248 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2019-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Dardes's NPI number?
- Nicholas Dardes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083723688, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Dardes's specialty?
- Nicholas Dardes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Dardes located?
- Nicholas Dardes's practice location on file with NPPES is Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group, Beaufort, SC 29906-5200.
- What is Nicholas Dardes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Dardes is (843) 770-0404.
- Does Nicholas Dardes accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Dardes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Dardes's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Dardes's NPI (1083723688) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.