Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kaoru Pridgen, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1790755353
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1301 Taylor St Ste 5K
Columbia, SC 292012952
(839) 200-7805
fax (803) 891-7085 - Additional location
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7430 College St
Irmo, SC 290632903
(839) 200-7810 - Mailing address
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7430 College St
Irmo, SC 290632903
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 18, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #25856
- Medicaid
- SC #258562
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790755353. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,923
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$130,437
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 630 | 205 | $119 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 321 | 173 | $8 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 217 | 150 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 216 | 155 | $10 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 185 | 140 | $13 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 180 | 133 | $16 | |
82306 |
Vitamin d-3 level | 148 | 110 | $29 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 107 | 82 | $9 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 101 | 78 | $2 | |
G0442 |
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 69 | 69 | $17 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 64 peers in this city , average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$688
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 11 | $131.64 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 5 | $83.99 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 4 | $68.31 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $59.20 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 3 | $57.52 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 3 | $48.16 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo Inc. | 2 | $43.56 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $31.41 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $27.60 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 1 | $25.58 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $24.85 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $22.02 | |
| IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC | 1 | $19.10 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $16.36 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $14.75 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,290
Patients
436
Total drug cost
$18,822
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 152 | 47 | $927 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 149 | 49 | $2,690 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 141 | 48 | $2,162 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 93 | 36 | $1,970 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 86 | 32 | $2,062 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 79 | 14 | $855 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 77 | 24 | $445 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 74 | 24 | $1,063 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 73 | 30 | $1,169 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 71 | 28 | $458 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kaoru Pridgen's medical specialty?
Dr. Kaoru Pridgen practices Family Medicine Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Kaoru Pridgen practice?
Dr. Kaoru Pridgen practices at 1301 Taylor St Ste 5K, Columbia, SC 292012952. Office phone: 8392007805.
What is Dr. Kaoru Pridgen's NPI?
Dr. Kaoru Pridgen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790755353, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kaoru Pridgen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kaoru Pridgen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kaoru Pridgen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.