Karen Byrd, PA-C
NPI 1023460680 · Physician Assistant · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Byrd, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1023460680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023460680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2575 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
464 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 144 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 95 | $72 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 86 | $17 |
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 85 | $9 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 54 | $11 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$101 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 395 | 113 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 349 | 124 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 325 | 108 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 246 | 100 |
| Carvedilol | 196 | 73 |
| Furosemide | 175 | 66 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) | 157 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,562 across 63 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 316 Calhoun St Ste 300Charleston, SC 29401-1113Phone: (843) 720-5665Fax: (843) 724-2852
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-07
- Last updated
- 2026-04-23
- Certified
- 2026-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Byrd's NPI number?
- Karen Byrd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023460680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Byrd's specialty?
- Karen Byrd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Byrd located?
- Karen Byrd's practice location on file with NPPES is 1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-7156.
- What is Karen Byrd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Byrd is (843) 723-6111.
- Does Karen Byrd accept Medicare?
- Karen Byrd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Byrd's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Byrd's NPI (1023460680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.