Kathryn Wade, PA
NPI 1497155279 · Physician Assistant · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathryn Wade, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1497155279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497155279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2170 (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
11 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
381 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 | 82 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 66 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $104 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 32 | $31 |
| Fusion of Spine in Lower Back With Partial Removal of Spine Bone and Disc22633 | 23 | $228 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 149 | 90 |
| Methocarbamol | 92 | 61 |
| Methylprednisolone | 91 | 87 |
| Pregabalin | 90 | 47 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 65 | 42 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61 across 3 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
- 2014-08-28
- Last updated
- 2025-02-17
- Certified
- 2025-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathryn Wade's NPI number?
- Kathryn Wade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497155279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathryn Wade's specialty?
- Kathryn Wade is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathryn Wade located?
- Kathryn Wade's practice location on file with NPPES is 2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414-5893.
- What is Kathryn Wade's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathryn Wade is (843) 723-8823.
- Does Kathryn Wade accept Medicare?
- Kathryn Wade is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathryn Wade's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathryn Wade's NPI (1497155279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.