Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kara Cole, NP
Nurse Practitioner · Charleston, SC
- NPI 1245394378
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 73.8 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294250001
(843) 792-1414 - Mailing address
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Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 8, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #3083
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245394378. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
216
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$18,592
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 55 | 47 | $101 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 51 | 49 | $71 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 36 | 35 | $77 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 29 | 29 | $89 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 21 | $53 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 13 | 13 | $131 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 11 | 11 | $115 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 40 peers in Charleston Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$222
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 4 | $188.03 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $34.06 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
430
Patients
80
Total drug cost
$1,065,615
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xifaxan (Rifaximin) | Brand | 117 | 21 | $407,301 |
| Vemlidy (Tenofovir Alafenamide) | Brand | 84 | 0 | $118,438 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 52 | 19 | $1,345 |
| Azathioprine | Generic | 49 | 14 | $2,737 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 28 | 14 | $184 |
| Ursodiol | Generic | 23 | 12 | $8,666 |
| Lactulose | Generic | 20 | 0 | $2,543 |
| Epclusa (Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $384,474 |
| Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir (Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $132,077 |
| Tacrolimus | Generic | 13 | 0 | $1,737 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kara Cole's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Cole practices Nurse Practitioner in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Kara Cole practice?
Dr. Kara Cole practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294250001. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Kara Cole's NPI?
Dr. Kara Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245394378, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Cole accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Cole accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Cole commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.