Quick answers
- Does Kent J. Stock accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent J. Stock 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 Kent J. Stock see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 691 Original Medicare patients and 30,346 services for Kent J. Stock. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kent J. Stock's NPI number?
- 1356331904. 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 Kent J. Stock, 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 | 691 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 30,346 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)622 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)548 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)209 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)204 services
- Refilling and maintenance of portable pump (96521)136 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Diabetes48%
- Anxiety44%
Hospitals where Kent J. Stock works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kent J. Stock 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.
- Beaufort County Memorial HospitalBeaufort, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420067
- Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier HospitalCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420065
- Mount Pleasant HospitalMount Pleasant, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420104
- Novant Health East Cooper Medical CenterMount Pleasant, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420089
- Roper HospitalCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420087
Practice locations
Addresses where Kent J. Stock is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1938 Charlie Hall Blvd, Unit BCharleston, SC 29414 (843) 402‑0227
- 501 Robertson BlvdWalterboro, SC 29488 (843) 782‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kent J. Stock as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeastern Hospitalist Services PC297 clinicians in the group
- Lowcountry Infectious Diseases PA14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
- Infectious Diseasealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeastern Hospitalist Services PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356331904 |
| 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