Thomas Kaelin, DO
NPI 1740280841 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · N Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Kaelin, DO is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in N Charleston, SC (NPI 1740280841).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740280841
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 495 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,969 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 | 1,637 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 556 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 270 | $156 |
| Therapy Procedure Using a Positive Pressure Ventilator94660 | 164 | $60 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 69 | $199 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 61 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 128 | 55 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 128 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 41 | 18 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 38 | 14 |
| Azithromycin | 21 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,788 across 63 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 316 Calhoun StCharleston, SC 29401-1113Phone: (843) 724-2450
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2024-10-28
- Certified
- 2024-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Kaelin's NPI number?
- Thomas Kaelin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740280841, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Kaelin's specialty?
- Thomas Kaelin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Kaelin located?
- Thomas Kaelin's practice location on file with NPPES is 9150 Medcom St. Ste B, N Charleston, SC 29406.
- What is Thomas Kaelin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Kaelin is (843) 871-4006.
- Does Thomas Kaelin accept Medicare?
- Thomas Kaelin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Kaelin's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Kaelin's NPI (1740280841) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.