Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kenneth Ries, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Florence, SC

  • NPI 1790745123
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
555 E Cheves St
Florence, SC 295062617
(843) 777-2064
fax (843) 777-2071
Mailing address
Po Box 30309
Charleston, SC 294170309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 28, 2008
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #21867
Medicaid
SC #T59255

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790745123. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,020
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$35,165
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 507 275 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 131 32 $27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 89 85 $33
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 76 68 $26
88361 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, using computer-assisted technology 73 25 $42
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 38 20 $66
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 32 31 $23
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 29 24 $11
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 27 24 $78
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 18 13 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 139. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kenneth Ries's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Ries practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Florence, SC.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Ries practice?
Dr. Kenneth Ries practices at 555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 295062617. Office phone: 8437772064.
What is Dr. Kenneth Ries's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Ries's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790745123, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Ries accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Ries accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Ries commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.