Luca Paoletti, MD
Luca Paoletti is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Charleston, SC with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Luca Paoletti, MD has practiced internal medicine for 21+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 21+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
Older · 2040dNPPES updated 2020-10-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.4%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
256
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
168
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,647
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.70M
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
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.
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 COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$204 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Luca Paoletti's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 21, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207RC0200X
Mailing address
Po Box 751461, Charlotte, NC 28275-1461
Differs from practice location
Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Luca Paoletti
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Luca Paoletti for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — 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 Luca Paoletti
Dr. Paoletti 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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Luca Paoletti
Practice Location
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8908
Mailing Address
Po Box 751461, Charlotte, NC 28275-1461
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