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University Medical Associates

Q: What type of organization is University Medical Associates?

University Medical Associates is registered in NPPES as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (its primary provider taxonomy).

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Charleston, SC · enumerated 2008 · authorized official Karyn Rae, Director.

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

National Provider Identifier

1770736613

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name University Medical Associates

Practice address 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC, 29425

Phone (843) 792-1414

Enumeration date Oct 23, 2008

Last updated in NPPES Nov 21, 2008

Taxonomy & classification

208600000X Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Secondary

208G00000X Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Primary

Authorized official

Name Karyn Rae

Title Director

Phone (843) 876-1344

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Frequently asked questions

What type of organization is University Medical Associates?

University Medical Associates is registered in NPPES as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (its primary provider taxonomy).

What is a Type 2 NPI?

A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-11-21.