Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Dirk M. Elston work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Dirk M. Elston at 3 hospitals: Coastal Carolina Hospital, MUSC Medical Center and Trident Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Dirk M. Elston see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 8 practice locations, including Columbia, SC, Mount Pleasant, SC and Charleston, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Dirk M. Elston's specialty?
- Medicare lists Dermatology as the primary specialty, and also Pathology.
- Does Dirk M. Elston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dirk M. Elston accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Dirk M. Elston offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Dirk M. Elston offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Dirk M. Elston?
- (803) 252-1913, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Dirk M. Elston's NPI number?
- 1669449161. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Dirk M. Elston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dirk M. Elston at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Coastal Carolina HospitalHardeeville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420101
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420004
- Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420079
Practice locations
Addresses where Dirk M. Elston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Science Ct, Suite 200Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 252‑1913
- 1600 Midtown AveMount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 792‑1414
- 167 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 (843) 792‑1414
- 171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 (843) 792‑4185
- 2060 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407 (843) 792‑1414
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dirk M. Elston as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol1,668 clinicians in the group
- MUSC Community Physicians1,544 clinicians in the group
- Medical University of South Carolina6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
- Pathologyalso
Other dermatologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1982 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669449161 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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