Dr. Nelson R Ploch
Urology in North Charleston, South Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 37+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Nelson R Ploch, MD, is a Urology specialist in North Charleston, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Urology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital, Colleton Medical Center, Roper Hospital, Trident Medical Center, Trmc Of Orangeburg & Calhoun. Dr. Nelson R Ploch also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Palmetto Adult And Childrens Urology. Dr. Nelson R Ploch accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (843) 797-6600 to request Dr. Nelson R Ploch the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Nelson R Ploch |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
1153490925 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Urology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 37 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Nelson R Ploch attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1987.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1205824489
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 17, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Nelson R Ploch
Medical Licenses
Dr. Nelson R Ploch has been primarily specialized in Urology for over 37 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Urology
click for detail Urology A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
| 17562 | South Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Charleston, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Walterboro, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Charleston, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Charleston, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Orangeburg, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Palmetto Adult And Childrens Urology
| Palmetto Adult And Childrens Urology | 5 |
Practice Locations
2890 Tricom St
North Charleston, SC 29406-9171
Phone: (843) 797-6600
Fax: (843) 820-1440
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, April 17, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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