Keith Polston, MD
NPI 1831659168 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Keith Polston, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1831659168).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831659168
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13298235-1205 (UT)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
7 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
496 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 128 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 57 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 53 | $150 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $127 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 36 | 20 |
| Meloxicam | 35 | 20 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 28 | 20 |
| Baclofen | 21 | — |
| Celecoxib | 18 | 13 |
| Pregabalin | 17 | 11 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$436 across 6 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
- 2019-03-22
- Last updated
- 2024-05-03
- Certified
- 2024-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Keith Polston's NPI number?
- Keith Polston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831659168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Keith Polston's specialty?
- Keith Polston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Keith Polston located?
- Keith Polston's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8500.
- What is Keith Polston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Keith Polston is (843) 792-1414.
- Does Keith Polston accept Medicare?
- Keith Polston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Keith Polston's NPI active?
- Yes — Keith Polston's NPI (1831659168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.