Quick answers
- Does Edward A. Kotz Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward A. Kotz Iii 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 Edward A. Kotz Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,658 Original Medicare patients and 20,590 services for Edward A. Kotz Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward A. Kotz Iii's NPI number?
- 1063483428. 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 Edward A. Kotz Iii, 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 | 1,658 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 20,590 |
| Different services or procedures | 98 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg (J3245)3,500 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,696 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,603 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,291 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)727 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Edward A. Kotz Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward A. Kotz Iii 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.
- Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier HospitalCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420065
- Roper HospitalCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420087
- Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley IncSummerville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420110
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward A. Kotz Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 933 Saint Andrews BlvdCharleston, SC 29407 (843) 766‑9868
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward A. Kotz Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Dermatology Clinic, PA3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Dermatology Clinic, PA
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 | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063483428 |
| 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