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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 140&350
West Columbia, SC 291694800
(803) 936-7230
fax (803) 936-8097
Mailing address
Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.