Quick answers
- Does Nicholas H. Shaheen Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas H. Shaheen Iii 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 Nicholas H. Shaheen Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,534 Original Medicare patients and 37,842 services for Nicholas H. Shaheen Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas H. Shaheen Iii's NPI number?
- 1972896231. 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 Nicholas H. Shaheen Iii, 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 | 1,534 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 37,842 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)18,137 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)17,520 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)435 services
- Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)341 services
- Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (72197)217 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes34%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)34%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Nicholas H. Shaheen Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas H. Shaheen Iii 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.
- KershawhealthCamden, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420048
- MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center DowntownColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420026
- MUSC Health Florence Medical CenterFlorence, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420091
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells Inlet, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420098
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas H. Shaheen Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1101 Waterline StCharleston, SC 29492 (843) 792‑1414
- 1600 Midtown AveMount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 792‑1414
- 167 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 (843) 792‑1414
- 171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 (843) 792‑1414
- 1857 Seabrook Island RdJohns Island, SC 29455 (843) 792‑1414
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas H. Shaheen Iii 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
- West Virginia Radiology Associates PC92 clinicians in the group
- Florida Radiology Associates LLC79 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Interventional Radiologyalso
Other radiologists 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 |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972896231 |
| 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