Dr Michael W Rajala, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Charleston, SC

Dr Michael W Rajala, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol 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) 876-4261.

Dr Michael W Rajala is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 88367) 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 1821110040.

Contact Information

Dr Michael W Rajala, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8903
(843) 876-4261
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael W Rajala
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience19 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 Michael W Rajala attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821110040
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678741337
  • Enrollment ID: I20220907000385

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael W Rajala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821110040NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 88367 (South Carolina)Primary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD450348 (Pennsylvania)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol63057585741297

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

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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 Michael W Rajala 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 Michael W Rajala, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8903

Ph: (843) 792-1414
Dr Michael W Rajala, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8903

Ph: (843) 876-4261

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Charleston, SC

Dr. Jeffrey Peter Yourshaw, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 169 Ashley Ave, Room 202 Main Hospital Msc 333, Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: 843-876-4807    Fax: 843-876-4809
Jennifer Lee Martin, D.O.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: 843-792-1414    
Nikko Rowe Asuncion Tabliago, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 169 Ashley Ave Rm 202, Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: 843-792-2575    
Moses K Asempah, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 169 Ashley Avenue, Room 202 Main Hospital Msc333, Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: 717-491-3745    
Paige Nicole Laverick, PA-C
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: 843-792-1414    
Amit Agrawal, MD
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Yevgeniy Gelfand, MD
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Practice Location: 67 President St, Charleston, SC 29425
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