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Carl Chelen, MD

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician in Florence, SC · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1477526473

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Carl Chelen
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 901 E Cheves St, Ste 400, Florence, SC, 29506
Phone (843) 777-7300
Fax (843) 777-7311
Enumeration date Feb 9, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Mar 26, 2009

Taxonomy & licenses

2080P0203X Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 20048 (SC) Primary
MD — Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
200482 Medicaid SC —

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Is this the official NPI registry?
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What specialty is Carl Chelen?
Carl Chelen is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2009-03-26.