Quick answers
- Does Rakesh P. Chokshi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rakesh P. Chokshi accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rakesh P. Chokshi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 295 Original Medicare patients and 1,569 services for Rakesh P. Chokshi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rakesh P. Chokshi's NPI number?
- 1053311134. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rakesh P. Chokshi, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 295 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,569 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)256 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (72110)107 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)92 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)79 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)57 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes44%
- Anxiety41%
- Depression36%
Hospitals where Rakesh P. Chokshi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rakesh P. Chokshi at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- McLeod Health ClarendonManning, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420109
- McLeod Loris HospitalLoris, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 420105
- McLeod Medical Center - DillonDillon, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420005
- McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee DeeFlorence, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420051
Practice locations
Addresses where Rakesh P. Chokshi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1604 Medical DrLaurinburg, NC 28352 (910) 276‑4611
- 2724 W Palmetto StFlorence, SC 29501 (843) 292‑1900
- 2724 W Palmetto St, Suite 2Florence, SC 29501 (843) 292‑1900
- 555 E Cheves StFlorence, SC 29506 (843) 777‑7000
- 800 E Cheves StFlorence, SC 29506
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rakesh P. Chokshi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McLeod Physician Associates II550 clinicians in the group
- Cora South Carolina LLC236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Laurinburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laurinburg, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McLeod Physician Associates II
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053311134 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians