Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Asaro, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · West Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1316100993
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400
West Columbia, SC 291694800
(803) 936-3300
Additional location
500 Thurgood Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1772
Mailing address
Po Box 23467
New York, NY 100873467

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 14, 2024
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #34558

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316100993. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
62
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$5,604
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 23 23 $105
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 20 14 $85
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 19 11 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$8,872
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 16 $8,721.94
TELA Bio, Inc. 2 $150.52

By nature of payment

Education
$5,629
Travel and Lodging
$2,547
Food and Beverage
$697

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
56
Patients
37
Total drug cost
$342
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ibuprofen Generic 39 24 $189
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 17 13 $153

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Asaro's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Asaro practices Surgery Physician in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Joseph Asaro practice?
Dr. Joseph Asaro practices at 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, West Columbia, SC 291694800. Office phone: 8039363300.
What is Dr. Joseph Asaro's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Asaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316100993, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Asaro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Asaro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Asaro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.