Nitesh Ainani, M.D
NPI 1952718074 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Pawleys Island, SC
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952718074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 85326 (SC)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
9 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
7,071 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 1,194 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,047 | $120 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 482 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 422 | $150 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 405 | $112 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,228 across 53 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 (8)
- 987400 Nebraska Medical CtrOmaha, NE 68198-7400Phone: (402) 552-2000
- 701 S Morgan AveAndrews, SC 29510-2959Phone: (843) 235-3131Fax: (843) 237-9797
- 1014 Huger DrGeorgetown, SC 29440-3322Phone: (843) 235-3131Fax: (843) 237-9797
- 606 Black River RdGeorgetown, SC 29440-3304Phone: (843) 527-7000Fax: (843) 520-8403
- 456 N Main StHemingway, SC 29554-9190Phone: (843) 235-3131Fax: (843) 237-9797
- 4070 Highway 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5033Phone: (843) 652-1000Fax: (843) 520-8403
- 4040 Highway 17 Unit 202Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5098Phone: (843) 235-3131Fax: (843) 237-9797
- 2200 Crow Ln Ste 303aMyrtle Beach, SC 29577-1663Phone: (843) 848-5310Fax: (843) 237-9797
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-07-21
- Last updated
- 2025-12-03
- Certified
- 2025-12-03
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.