Kara Cole, NP
NPI 1245394378 · Nurse Practitioner · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Cole, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1245394378).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245394378
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3083 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
207 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 59 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 46 | $100 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 26 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 21 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tenofovir Alafenamidebrand: Vemlidy | 96 | — |
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan | 94 | 13 |
| Spironolactone | 57 | 21 |
| Azathioprine | 53 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 36 | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 21 | — |
| Tacrolimus | 21 | — |
| Ursodiol | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$222 across 6 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-21
- Last updated
- 2020-10-08
- Certified
- 2020-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Cole's NPI number?
- Kara Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245394378, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Cole's specialty?
- Kara Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Cole located?
- Kara Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-0001.
- What is Kara Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Cole is (843) 792-1414.
- Does Kara Cole accept Medicare?
- Kara Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Cole's NPI (1245394378) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.