Jacob Arthur Klapper, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(843) 792-1414Charleston, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jacob Arthur Klapper, M.D. has been part of the Charleston medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine (class of 1999), he has been practicing for over 27 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 8 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in SCSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Charleston27+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4334dNPPES updated 2014-06-24 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8908

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

193

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
42%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
42%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

COPD
38%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Anxiety Disorders
35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Diabetes
32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$8.5k received from industry

22 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Jacob Arthur Klapper's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    Indiana University School of Medicine

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 751461, Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Jacob Arthur Klapper

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jacob Arthur Klapper for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charleston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jacob Arthur Klapper

Dr. Klapper is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charleston, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 792-1414.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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