Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karl Gruber, MD

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

  • NPI 1619944758
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9330 Medical Plaza Dr
N Charleston, SC 294069104
(843) 797-4179
fax (843) 797-4296
Mailing address
Po Box 49009
Greenwood, SC 296490001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 17, 2008
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #17430
Medicaid
SC #174305

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619944758. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
988
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$34,786
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 600 347 $36
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 170 100 $26
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 67 16 $27
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 39 28 $73
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 35 23 $66
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 30 29 $11
88104 Cell examination of body fluid, smears 24 20 $26
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 23 21 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in N Charleston Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 1,829. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karl Gruber's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Gruber practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in N Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Karl Gruber practice?
Dr. Karl Gruber practices at 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, N Charleston, SC 294069104. Office phone: 8437974179.
What is Dr. Karl Gruber's NPI?
Dr. Karl Gruber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619944758, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Gruber accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Gruber accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Gruber commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88312); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.