Quick answers
- Does Edward M. Tavel Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward M. Tavel Jr. 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 M. Tavel Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 631 Original Medicare patients and 13,468 services for Edward M. Tavel Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward M. Tavel Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1508833468. 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 M. Tavel Jr., 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 | 631 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,468 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)5,280 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)4,663 services
- Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg (J2250)616 services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)325 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)114 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%
- Anxiety38%
- Diabetes36%
- Depression32%
Hospitals where Edward M. Tavel Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward M. Tavel Jr. 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.
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420020
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward M. Tavel Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 135 Sea Island PkwyBeaufort, SC 29907 (843) 818‑1181
- 15 Monckton BlvdColumbia, SC 29206 (843) 818‑1181
- 150 Wall St, Suite APawleys Island, SC 29585 (843) 818‑1181
- 2695 Elms Plantation Blvd, Suite ANorth Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 818‑1181
- 2695 Elms Plantation Blvd ANorth Charleston, SC 29406
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward M. Tavel Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pain Specialists of Charleston15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Interventional Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in Beaufort
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Beaufort, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pain Specialists of Charleston
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 | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508833468 |
| 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