Kathryn Engelhardt, MD
NPI 1497199558 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathryn Engelhardt, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1497199558).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497199558
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
348 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 79 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 66 | $176 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 53 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 47 | $138 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,590 across 25 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
- 2013-04-19
- Last updated
- 2022-10-05
- Certified
- 2022-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathryn Engelhardt's NPI number?
- Kathryn Engelhardt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497199558, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathryn Engelhardt's specialty?
- Kathryn Engelhardt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathryn Engelhardt located?
- Kathryn Engelhardt's practice location on file with NPPES is 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8905.
- What is Kathryn Engelhardt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathryn Engelhardt is (843) 792-3072.
- Does Kathryn Engelhardt accept Medicare?
- Kathryn Engelhardt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathryn Engelhardt's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathryn Engelhardt's NPI (1497199558) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.