What is Nelson Ploch's NPI number?

Nelson Ploch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205824489, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Nelson Ploch's specialty?

Nelson Ploch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is Nelson Ploch located?

Nelson Ploch's practice location on file with NPPES is 2890 Tricom Street, North Charleston, SC 29406-9171.

What is Nelson Ploch's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Ploch is (843) 797-6600.

Does Nelson Ploch accept Medicare?

Nelson Ploch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Nelson Ploch's NPI active?

Yes — Nelson Ploch's NPI (1205824489) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-17.

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Nelson Ploch, M.D.

NPI 1205824489 · Urology Physician · North Charleston, SC

Nelson Ploch, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in North Charleston, SC (NPI 1205824489).

Provider details

NPI number: 1205824489
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: M.D.
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: No
License: 17562 (SC)

Practice location

2890 Tricom Street

North Charleston, SC 29406-9171

Phone: (843) 797-6600

Fax: (843) 820-1440

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Mailing address

2890 Tricom Street

North Charleston, SC 29406-9171

Specialties & taxonomies

Urology PhysicianPrimary208800000XLicense 17562 (SC)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Profile Score

Detailed profile(94/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
18,848 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 methodology.

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	5,338	$120
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	5,285	$16
Urinalysis, Manual Test81002	3,478	$3
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	1,470	$86
Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372	673	$13
Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er	1,424	332
Testosterone Cypionate	958	178
Dutasteride	890	190
Tamsulosin Hcl	870	245
Anastrozole	593	174
Ciprofloxacin Hcl	592	429
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystalbrand: Nitrofurantoin	551	144

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$1,740 across 88 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.

Enumerated: 2005-10-11
Last updated: 2014-04-17

Frequently asked questions

What is Nelson Ploch's NPI number?: Nelson Ploch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205824489, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is Nelson Ploch's specialty?: Nelson Ploch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
Where is Nelson Ploch located?: Nelson Ploch's practice location on file with NPPES is 2890 Tricom Street, North Charleston, SC 29406-9171.
What is Nelson Ploch's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Ploch is (843) 797-6600.
Does Nelson Ploch accept Medicare?: Nelson Ploch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
Is Nelson Ploch's NPI active?: Yes — Nelson Ploch's NPI (1205824489) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-17.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

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	5,338	$120
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	5,285	$16
Urinalysis, Manual Test81002	3,478	$3
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	1,470	$86
Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372	673	$13
Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er	1,424	332
Testosterone Cypionate	958	178
Dutasteride	890	190
Tamsulosin Hcl	870	245
Anastrozole	593	174
Ciprofloxacin Hcl	592	429
Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystalbrand: Nitrofurantoin	551	144

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$1,740 across 88 records (Open Payments 2024)

Provider details

Practice location

Mailing address

Specialties & taxonomies

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments

Registry dates

Frequently asked questions

Specialties & taxonomies

Frequently asked questions

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments