Quick answers
- Does Bishnu P. Dhakal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bishnu P. Dhakal 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 Bishnu P. Dhakal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,036 Original Medicare patients and 2,717 services for Bishnu P. Dhakal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bishnu P. Dhakal's NPI number?
- 1700070117. 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 Bishnu P. Dhakal, 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 | 1,036 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,717 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)686 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)355 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)196 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)191 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)159 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Atrial fibrillation52%
- Heart failure47%
Hospitals where Bishnu P. Dhakal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bishnu P. Dhakal 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.
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
- Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley IncSummerville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420110
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420020
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells Inlet, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420098
- Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420079
Practice locations
Addresses where Bishnu P. Dhakal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 (843) 792‑1414
- 2200 Crow Ln, Suite 303aMyrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 848‑5000
- 4040 Hwy 17, Unit 103Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 652‑8230
- 4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (843) 652‑1000
- 506 N StBamberg, SC 29003 (803) 245‑6290
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bishnu P. Dhakal as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol1,668 clinicians in the group
- MUSC Community Physicians1,544 clinicians in the group
- Georgetown Physician Associates, LLC214 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Electrophysiologyprimary
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologyalso
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)also
- Internal Medicinealso
Find other Cardiac Electrophysiology doctors in South Carolina →
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700070117 |
| 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