Caren Chinich, APRN
NPI 1508223322 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Florence, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caren Chinich, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Florence, SC (NPI 1508223322).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508223322
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19965 (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 tenure28% of score
10 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
102 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 48 | $56 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 33 | $97 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 21 | $141 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$141 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 49 | 49 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 40 | 40 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 22 |
| Cephalexin | 14 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-01-25
- Last updated
- 2016-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caren Chinich's NPI number?
- Caren Chinich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508223322, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caren Chinich's specialty?
- Caren Chinich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Caren Chinich located?
- Caren Chinich's practice location on file with NPPES is 555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506-2617.
- What is Caren Chinich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caren Chinich is (843) 777-2000.
- Does Caren Chinich accept Medicare?
- Caren Chinich is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caren Chinich's NPI active?
- Yes — Caren Chinich's NPI (1508223322) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.