C. Huggins, M.D.
NPI 1578518882 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
C. Huggins, M.D. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1578518882).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578518882
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5951 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
276 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 88 | $37 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 72 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 67 | $85 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Uterus, Ovaries, Tubes, Cervix and Pelvic Area Through Vagina76830 | 19 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 18 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 94 | 38 |
| Fluconazole | 66 | 41 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 43 | 30 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 38 | — |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 32 | — |
| Estradiolbrand: Estradiol (twice Weekly) | 31 | 11 |
| Estrogens, Conjugatedbrand: Premarin | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$565 across 26 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
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2020-10-29
- Certified
- 2020-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is C. Huggins's NPI number?
- C. Huggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578518882, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is C. Huggins's specialty?
- C. Huggins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is C. Huggins located?
- C. Huggins's practice location on file with NPPES is 2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 312w, Charleston, SC 29414-5744.
- What is C. Huggins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for C. Huggins is (843) 789-1800.
- Does C. Huggins accept Medicare?
- C. Huggins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is C. Huggins's NPI active?
- Yes — C. Huggins's NPI (1578518882) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.