Dr Dirk Michael Elston, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Charleston, SC

Dr Dirk Michael Elston, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Medical University Of South Carolina, University Medical Associates and his current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Dr Dirk Michael Elston is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 35527) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1669449161.

Contact Information

Dr Dirk Michael Elston, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Dirk Michael Elston
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience42 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Dirk Michael Elston attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669449161
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244126183
  • Enrollment ID: I20150506002516

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dirk Michael Elston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669449161NPI-NPPES
001894696MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology MD033258E (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology MD033258E (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology 260871 (New York)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology 260871 (New York)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology 35527 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical University Of South Carolina23654036986
University Medical Associates63057585741311

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Dirk Michael Elston allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291
Entity NameMedical University Of South Carolina
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437636057
PECOS PAC ID: 2365403698
Enrollment ID: O20181215000039

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Dirk Michael Elston is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Dirk Michael Elston, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Dr Dirk Michael Elston, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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