2026 NPPES data Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician NPI 1871086926 MD, PHD
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LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2018

NPI 1871086926

Primary specialty

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician

Mid-sized

13,692 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD. NPI: 1871086926. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (842) 792-2575. NPI 1871086926 was issued on 06/13/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CYPHER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,692 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 284 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1871086926
Specialty Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
SOLDOTNA, AK

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Overview

How LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD fits within the Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician landscape nationally.

13,692
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
284
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CYPHER.

Compare Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD's specialty?
LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD specializes in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD, PHD.
Where is LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD located?
LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD is located at 169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (842) 792-2575.
What is LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD's NPI number?
LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871086926, issued on 06/13/2018.
How many Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,692 Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider writes 284 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD's credentials?
LUKE CYPHER, MD, PHD's NPI is 1871086926 with credentials MD, PHD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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