Kara Gay, PA-C
NPI 1528608510 · Physician Assistant · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Gay, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1528608510).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528608510
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 3377 (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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
208 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 106 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 102 | $94 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$94 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 68 |
| Gabapentin | 65 |
| Clonazepam | 42 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 39 |
| Alprazolam | 37 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 35 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 34 |
| Lamotrigine | 33 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,892 across 162 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3300 W Montague AveNorth Charleston, SC 29418-7916Phone: (843) 740-6999
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-01-08
- Last updated
- 2021-09-02
- Certified
- 2021-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Gay's NPI number?
- Kara Gay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528608510, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Gay's specialty?
- Kara Gay is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Gay located?
- Kara Gay's practice location on file with NPPES is 1616 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-5902.
- What is Kara Gay's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Gay is (843) 556-8177.
- Does Kara Gay accept Medicare?
- Kara Gay is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Gay's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Gay's NPI (1528608510) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.