Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara Bruton, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1578913018
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
135 Rutledge Ave # Msc578
Charleston, SC 294258903
(843) 792-3021
fax (843) 792-9936
Mailing address
3600 Forest Dr, Ste 400
Columbia, SC 292044057

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 19, 2020
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #LL39649

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578913018. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,959
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$243,263
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,938 391 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,089 869 $79
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 657 541 $47
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 368 315 $79
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 283 244 $98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 137 137 $99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 131 121 $49
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 99 67 $43
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 82 66 $145
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 59 51 $113

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Charleston Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 198. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$625
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 2 $250.86
Abbvie INC. 7 $169.15
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 3 $60.98
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $40.58
Leo Pharma INC. 1 $29.18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $28.99
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 1 $25.29
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $20.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$374
Travel and Lodging
$251

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
544
Patients
364
Total drug cost
$14,231
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketoconazole Generic 117 67 $2,199
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 81 63 $712
Mupirocin Generic 73 60 $599
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 67 47 $2,780
Fluocinonide Generic 47 39 $1,756
Desonide Generic 33 27 $1,390
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 24 18 $666
Metronidazole Generic 21 0 $1,355
Mometasone Furoate Generic 20 16 $386
Hydrocortisone Valerate Generic 18 16 $1,397

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sara Bruton's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Bruton practices Dermatology Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Sara Bruton practice?
Dr. Sara Bruton practices at 135 Rutledge Ave # Msc578, Charleston, SC 294258903. Office phone: 8437923021.
What is Dr. Sara Bruton's NPI?
Dr. Sara Bruton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578913018, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Bruton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Bruton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Bruton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.