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 .
- Primary practice
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146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400
West Columbia, SC 291694800
(803) 936-3300 - Additional location
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500 Thurgood Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1772 - Mailing address
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Po Box 23467
New York, NY 100873467
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.