Laura Rate, PA
NPI 1134418270 · Surgical Physician Assistant · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Rate, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1134418270).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134418270
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1635 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Surgical Physician Assistant363AS0400X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,019 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 1,076 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 685 | $72 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 338 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 296 | $101 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 277 | $36 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 65 | 17 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 52 | 18 |
| Celecoxib | 49 | 26 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 42 | 41 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 27 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | 21 |
| Methylprednisolone | 23 | 23 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-29
- Last updated
- 2022-07-20
- Certified
- 2022-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Rate's NPI number?
- Laura Rate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134418270, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Rate's specialty?
- Laura Rate is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Rate located?
- Laura Rate's practice location on file with NPPES is 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 140&350, West Columbia, SC 29169-4800.
- What is Laura Rate's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Rate is (803) 936-7230.
- Does Laura Rate accept Medicare?
- Laura Rate is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Rate's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Rate's NPI (1134418270) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.