Nephrologists in South Carolina
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
201 Nephrology providers practice in South Carolina, including 47 (23%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Charleston. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Nephrology by city in South Carolina
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Where Nephrologists in South Carolina practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 133 of the 201 providers listed here (66%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
27%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
44%mid-size group (10 to 99)
29%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Nephrologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol | 19 | 1,634 | Charleston |
| Columbia Nephrology Associates PA | 17 | 33 | Columbia |
| Carolina Nephrology PA | 15 | 37 | Greenville |
| Charleston Nephrology Associates, LLC | 9 | 18 | North Charleston |
| Musc Community Physicians | 7 | 1,353 | Orangeburg |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Nephrologists affiliated |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | Government | 2 of 5 | 36 |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | Columbia | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 25 |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | Columbia | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 24 |
| Prisma Health Baptist | Columbia | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 22 |
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 22 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Nephrology providers in South Carolina
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Douglas Stahura, D.O.Aiken, SC · $1,275 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(803) 648-0718 Dr. Francis Dibona, M.D.Aiken, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(803) 648-0718 Dr. Sindhu Garg, MDAiken, SC · $1,198 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(803) 648-0718 Dr. Afiur RahmanAnderson, SC · $587 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(864) 224-8716 Dr. Anthony Joseph, MDAnderson, SC · $725 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(864) 224-8716 Dr. Muhammad Shakeel, MDAnderson, SC · $601 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(864) 224-8716 Dr. Ralph Henry, MDAnderson, SC · $22 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(864) 224-8716 Dr. William Turner, MDAnderson, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(864) 934-6833 Dr. Zia Din, MDAnderson, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(864) 224-8716 Dr. Jessica Coleman, M.D.Beaufort, SC · $267,189 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 524-2002 Dr. Jorge Chabrier-rosello, MDBeaufort, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 524-2002 Dr. Martin Webb, MDBeaufort, SC · $1,417 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(843) 524-2002 Dr. Ahmed Abdelkader, MD, PHDCharleston, SC · $2,510 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Anand Achanti, MDCharleston, SC · $8,203 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-2911 Dr. Anthony Kent, MDCharleston, SC · $24,632 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-4123 Dr. Ashley SimmonsCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 573-0499 Dr. Blaithin Mcmahon, MD PH,D.Charleston, SC · $9,830 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Charles Bunke, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Charles Owens, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 795-0625 Dr. Darius Lazarus, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-0547 Dr. Darpan Gandhi, M.DCharleston, SC · $175 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-9188 Dr. David Ploth, MDCharleston, SC · $254 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Deanna Cheek, M.D.Charleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 573-0821 Dr. Eily Hayes, DOCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-8102 Dr. Florence Hutchison, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Genta Uehara, MDCharleston, SC · $170 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-9188 Dr. Harold Szerlip, MDCharleston, SC · $7,702 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Howard Garfinkel, M.D.Charleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(203) 526-6420 Dr. Jacob Lane, DOCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-3298 Dr. Jennifer Kinnard, M.D.Charleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 720-1275 Dr. Johann Herberth, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 577-5011 Dr. Joshua Lipschutz, M.D.Charleston, SC · $277 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Karim SolimanCharleston, SC · $70 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Keisuke Okamoto, M.D.Charleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-9188 Dr. Kellie Calderon, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-2000 Dr. Maria Aurora Posadas Salas, M.D.Charleston, SC · $131 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-4123 Dr. Maria Browne, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-9188 Dr. Maria Egidi, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Megan Meyers, D.O.Charleston, SC · $115 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Michael Byrne, MDCharleston, SC · $22 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(843) 513-5916 Dr. Michael Casey, MDCharleston, SC · $209 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Michael Madaio, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Michael Ullian, M.D.Charleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Milos Budisavjevic, M.D.Charleston, SC · $86 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Munsef Barakat, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 243-7216 Dr. Natalie Freidin, M.D.Charleston, SC · $323 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Osemwegie Emovon, M.D.Charleston, SC · $307 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(843) 573-0499 Dr. Perry Halushka, MDCharleston, SC · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Rachel Sturdivant, M.D.Charleston, SC · $589 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-1414 Dr. Roberto Pisoni, M.D.Charleston, SC · $254 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(843) 792-1414 Conditions Nephrology providers in South Carolina commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Nephrology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Chronic kidney disease
- Kidney stones
- Dialysis care
- High blood pressure
Common questions
How many Nephrology providers are in South Carolina?There are 201 Nephrology providers with active NPI records practicing in South Carolina, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Nephrology providers in South Carolina offer telehealth?Yes. 47 of the 201 Nephrology providers in South Carolina (about 23%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in South Carolina have the most Nephrology providers?Charleston (45), Greenville (30), Columbia (27) have the highest concentration of Nephrology providers in South Carolina.
How many Nephrology providers in South Carolina received drug or device company payments?132 of 201 Nephrology providers in South Carolina (66%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Nephrology providers in South Carolina treat?Nephrology providers commonly treat chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, dialysis care, high blood pressure and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Nephrologists in South Carolina work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 133 Nephrologists in South Carolina enrolled in Medicare, 27% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 44% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 29% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Nephrologists in South Carolina work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the South Carolina hospitals where the most Nephrologists hold privileges are Musc Medical Center in Charleston; Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown in Columbia; Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia.
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