Jennings Nestor, MD
NPI 1972778652 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jennings Nestor, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1972778652).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972778652
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TL33704 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,751 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 | 349 | $120 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 190 | $35 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 189 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 160 | $85 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 139 | $74 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 135 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 609 | 129 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 322 | 98 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 301 | 111 |
| Famotidine | 213 | 72 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 198 | 69 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 198 | 40 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,526 across 66 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 (3)
- 702 Newman RdNew Bern, NC 28562-5238Phone: (252) 633-5333Fax: (252) 633-9443
- 1090 Medical Center DrWilmington, NC 28401-7353Phone: (910) 662-8550Fax: (910) 343-1924
- 4057 Highway 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5032Phone: (843) 652-4800Fax: (843) 357-4783
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-24
- Last updated
- 2025-12-29
- Certified
- 2025-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jennings Nestor's NPI number?
- Jennings Nestor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972778652, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jennings Nestor's specialty?
- Jennings Nestor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jennings Nestor located?
- Jennings Nestor's practice location on file with NPPES is 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406-9104.
- What is Jennings Nestor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jennings Nestor is (304) 685-7074.
- Does Jennings Nestor accept Medicare?
- Jennings Nestor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jennings Nestor's NPI active?
- Yes — Jennings Nestor's NPI (1972778652) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.