Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1144344805
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294250001
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2020
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #TRN5273

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144344805. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
346
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$88,321
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 89 87 $26
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 65 64 $99
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands 59 59 $893
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 52 52 $171
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 42 42 $203
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 17 16 $92
60220 Removal of thyroid lobe on side of neck 11 11 $585
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 11 11 $136

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Charleston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$271
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 1 $155.95
Corcept Therapeutics 1 $115.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$271

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
254
Patients
70
Total drug cost
$7,221
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 117 39 $1,286
Cinacalcet Hcl Generic 38 15 $5,036
Calcitriol Generic 29 16 $600
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 21 0 $126
Furosemide Generic 15 0 $22
Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)) Brand 12 0 $56
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 11 0 $52
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 11 0 $45

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla's medical specialty?
Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla practices Surgery Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla practice?
Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294250001. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla's NPI?
Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144344805, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (HCPCS 76536); Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (HCPCS 76536); Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands (HCPCS 60500). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.