Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Laura Rate, PA
Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · West Columbia, SC
- NPI 1134418270
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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146 E Hospital Dr Ste 140&350
West Columbia, SC 291694800
(803) 936-7230
fax (803) 936-8097 - Mailing address
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Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 20, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AS0400X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #1635
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134418270. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
10,459
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$296,362
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J7325 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 6,416 | 77 | $9 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 1,013 | 446 | $60 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 520 | 91 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 481 | 368 | $103 | |
J1040 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | 463 | 322 | $12 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 460 | 356 | $73 | |
J7323 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 275 | 61 | $124 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 268 | 258 | $37 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 260 | 204 | $37 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 170 | 170 | $134 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in West Columbia Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 216. This provider delivers 48× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
222
Patients
147
Total drug cost
$2,634
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 52 | 16 | $256 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 37 | 35 | $148 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 36 | 32 | $98 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 35 | 21 | $1,298 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 32 | 32 | $233 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 18 | 0 | $515 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 12 | 11 | $85 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Laura Rate's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Rate practices Surgical Physician Assistant in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Laura Rate practice?
Dr. Laura Rate practices at 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 140&350, West Columbia, SC 291694800. Office phone: 8039367230.
What is Dr. Laura Rate's NPI?
Dr. Laura Rate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134418270, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Rate accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Rate accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Rate commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.