Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Smith, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner · Florence, SC

  • NPI 1871232603
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1594 Freedom Blvd Ste 206
Florence, SC 295056046
(843) 669-0927
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 15, 2024
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #26013

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871232603. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
30
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,260
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 15 $79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 14 14 $143

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Florence Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 408. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $14.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
139
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$34,337
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 40 15 $647
Donepezil Hcl Generic 29 12 $313
Nurtec Odt (Rimegepant Sulfate) Brand 25 0 $32,529
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 21 0 $237
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 13 0 $145
Pregabalin Generic 11 0 $466

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kara Smith's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Smith practices Nurse Practitioner in Florence, SC.
Where does Dr. Kara Smith practice?
Dr. Kara Smith practices at 1594 Freedom Blvd Ste 206, Florence, SC 295056046. Office phone: 8436690927.
What is Dr. Kara Smith's NPI?
Dr. Kara Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871232603, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Smith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Smith accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Smith 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 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.