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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Adrian B. Vanbakel, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbia, SC · Charleston, SC · Murrells Inlet, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Adrian B. Vanbakel, MD (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC and Murrells Inlet, SC. NPI 1972611929. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Adrian B. Vanbakel, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
45Years since medical school (graduated 1981)
University Of Louisville School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South CarolGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Adrian B. Vanbakel work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Adrian B. Vanbakel at 3 hospitals: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Medical Center and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Adrian B. Vanbakel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Charleston, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Adrian B. Vanbakel's specialty?
Medicare lists Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology as the primary specialty.
Does Adrian B. Vanbakel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Adrian B. Vanbakel 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.
What is the phone number for Adrian B. Vanbakel?
(843) 792-1414, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Adrian B. Vanbakel's NPI number?
1972611929. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Adrian B. Vanbakel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Adrian B. Vanbakel at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Adrian B. Vanbakel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Adrian B. Vanbakel as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol1,668 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology doctors in South Carolina →

Other heart failure and transplant cardiologists in Charleston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year1981
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972611929
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians