Quick answers
- Does Thomas D. Kaelin Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas D. Kaelin 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 Thomas D. Kaelin Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,664 Original Medicare patients and 3,005 services for Thomas D. Kaelin Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas D. Kaelin Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1740280841. 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 Thomas D. Kaelin 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 | 1,664 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,005 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,637 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)556 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)270 services
- Therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator (94660)164 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)69 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes50%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Thomas D. Kaelin Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas D. Kaelin 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.
- Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier HospitalCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420065
- Roper HospitalCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420087
- Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420079
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas D. Kaelin Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9150 Medcom St, Suite BN Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 572‑3330
- 92 Springview LnSummerville, SC 29485 (843) 871‑4006
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas D. Kaelin Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lowcountry Lung and Critical Care PA8 clinicians in the group
- Summerville Sleep Consultants LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lowcountry Lung and Critical Care PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine |
| 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) | 1740280841 |
| 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