Sheel Patel-Polk, D.O.
NPI 1649632795 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sheel Patel-Polk, D.O. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1649632795).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649632795
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 87954 (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
10 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
256 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 | 76 | $119 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 35 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 33 | $169 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 27 | $200 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $157 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 54 | 37 |
| Methocarbamol | 37 | 31 |
| Furosemide | 36 | 27 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 31 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 26 | — |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 20 | 19 |
| Celecoxib | 20 | 17 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,674 across 18 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
- 2016-03-27
- Last updated
- 2026-04-08
- Certified
- 2026-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sheel Patel-Polk's NPI number?
- Sheel Patel-Polk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649632795, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sheel Patel-Polk's specialty?
- Sheel Patel-Polk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sheel Patel-Polk located?
- Sheel Patel-Polk's practice location on file with NPPES is 125 Doughty St Ste 280, Charleston, SC 29403-5727.
- What is Sheel Patel-Polk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sheel Patel-Polk is (843) 720-8317.
- Does Sheel Patel-Polk accept Medicare?
- Sheel Patel-Polk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sheel Patel-Polk's NPI active?
- Yes — Sheel Patel-Polk's NPI (1649632795) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.