Carol Kooistra, MD
NPI 1598741837 · Neurology Physician · Spartanburg, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Kooistra, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Spartanburg, SC (NPI 1598741837).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598741837
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13349 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
5,095 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,072 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 545 | $81 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 368 | $87 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 357 | $9 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 258 | $55 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 367 | 107 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 354 | 114 |
| Levetiracetam | 274 | 74 |
| Clonazepam | 271 | 59 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 258 | 63 |
| Topiramate | 236 | 80 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 221 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,701 across 224 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
- 2005-12-19
- Last updated
- 2011-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Kooistra's NPI number?
- Carol Kooistra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598741837, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Kooistra's specialty?
- Carol Kooistra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carol Kooistra located?
- Carol Kooistra's practice location on file with NPPES is 541 Floyd Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307-1520.
- What is Carol Kooistra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Kooistra is (864) 585-6179.
- Does Carol Kooistra accept Medicare?
- Carol Kooistra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Kooistra's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Kooistra's NPI (1598741837) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.