Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karla Cruz Morel, M.D.
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1528346830
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 95.3 / 100 · 2023
- 18 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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1 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 300
Columbia, SC 292036831
(803) 545-5500 - Additional location
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115 N Sumter St Ste 315
Sumter, SC 291504967
(803) 774-9787
fax (803) 774-9781 - Additional location
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254 Easton Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-8600 - Mailing address
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300 E McBee Ave Ste 300
Greenville, SC 296012899
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 5, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #52032
- Medicaid
- SC #520323
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528346830. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
671
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$80,988
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 123 | 48 | $203 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 110 | 88 | $120 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 87 | 65 | $168 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 71 | 44 | $115 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 52 | 41 | $31 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 34 | 34 | $51 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 34 | 34 | $52 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 30 | 29 | $84 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 30 | 17 | $74 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 26 | 26 | $36 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17,124
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 21 | $16,468.48 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 5 | $259.37 | |
| Inari Medical, Inc. | 1 | $176.62 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $134.80 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $39.36 | |
| Getinge USA Sales, LLC | 1 | $28.00 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $16.91 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,151
Patients
230
Total drug cost
$5,996,927
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 145 | 30 | $113,568 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 137 | 49 | $3,905 |
| Tadalafil | Generic | 118 | 18 | $154,398 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Generic | 105 | 22 | $17,209 |
| Tyvaso Dpi (Treprostinil) | Brand | 94 | 17 | $2,212,559 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 90 | 34 | $521 |
| Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) | Brand | 76 | 0 | $295,968 |
| Opsumit (Macitentan) | Brand | 74 | 0 | $1,015,711 |
| Ambrisentan | Generic | 73 | 0 | $289,992 |
| Uptravi (Selexipag) | Brand | 68 | 0 | $1,523,383 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karla Cruz Morel's medical specialty?
Dr. Karla Cruz Morel practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Karla Cruz Morel practice?
Dr. Karla Cruz Morel practices at 1 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 300, Columbia, SC 292036831. Office phone: 8035455500.
What is Dr. Karla Cruz Morel's NPI?
Dr. Karla Cruz Morel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528346830, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karla Cruz Morel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karla Cruz Morel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karla Cruz Morel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.