Quick answers
- Does Caitlin L. Tuggle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Caitlin L. Tuggle 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 Caitlin L. Tuggle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 484 Original Medicare patients and 1,143 services for Caitlin L. Tuggle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Caitlin L. Tuggle's NPI number?
- 1790197820. 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 Caitlin L. Tuggle, 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 | 484 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,143 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)568 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)125 services
- 3d radiographic procedure (76376)113 services
- Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)86 services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)84 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%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Caitlin L. Tuggle works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Caitlin L. Tuggle 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
- McLeod Health ClarendonManning, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420109
Practice locations
Addresses where Caitlin L. Tuggle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1625 Hospital DrMt Pleasant, SC 29464
- 1625 Hospital Dr, Suite 200Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 849‑1551
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Caitlin L. Tuggle as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Southeastern Spine Institute LLC32 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, South Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Mt Pleasant
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mt Pleasant, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Southeastern Spine Institute LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790197820 |
| 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