Charles Nivens, MD
NPI 1801898432 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Bluffton, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Nivens, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Bluffton, SC (NPI 1801898432).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801898432
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18439 (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
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
4,125 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 722 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 426 | $118 |
| X-Ray of Middle Spine, 2 Views72070 | 359 | $30 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 306 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 294 | $25 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 260 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 339 | 106 |
| Gabapentin | 218 | 73 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 217 | 106 |
| Meloxicam | 217 | 80 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 190 | 68 |
| Celecoxib | 143 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 92 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,680 across 43 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
- 2005-08-12
- Last updated
- 2015-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Nivens's NPI number?
- Charles Nivens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801898432, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Nivens's specialty?
- Charles Nivens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Nivens located?
- Charles Nivens's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910.
- What is Charles Nivens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Nivens is (843) 705-7471.
- Does Charles Nivens accept Medicare?
- Charles Nivens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Nivens's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Nivens's NPI (1801898432) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.