Quick answers
- Does Ralph B. Piening Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph B. Piening 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 Ralph B. Piening Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 499 Original Medicare patients and 721 services for Ralph B. Piening Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ralph B. Piening Iii's NPI number?
- 1306991666. 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 Ralph B. Piening 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 | 499 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 721 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 83 |
Most frequent services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)550 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)132 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)29 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%
- Arthritis65%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia53%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Depression49%
Hospitals where Ralph B. Piening Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph B. Piening 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Ralph B. Piening Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2375 Baker Hospital BlvdNorth Charleston, SC 29405 (737) 226‑6700
- 6650 Rivers AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406 (337) 991‑9276
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ralph B. Piening Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Curana Health of South Carolina PC231 clinicians in the group
- CH Specialty Services SC LLC230 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in North Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Curana Health of South Carolina PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306991666 |
| 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