Carlos Soto, MD
NPI 1699787689 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Soto, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1699787689).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699787689
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25518 (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
19 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
6,896 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 | 908 | $111 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 509 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 475 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 452 | $8 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel80076 | 451 | $8 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 449 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 122 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 412 | 126 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 313 | 86 |
| Metformin Hcl | 186 | 58 |
| Omeprazole | 174 | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 169 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 165 | 50 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 across 1 record (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)
- 811 W Main StLexington, SC 29072-2507Phone: (803) 358-6100Fax: (803) 358-6105
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-12
- Last updated
- 2020-11-11
- Certified
- 2020-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Soto's NPI number?
- Carlos Soto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699787689, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Soto's specialty?
- Carlos Soto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Soto located?
- Carlos Soto's practice location on file with NPPES is 4700 Forest Dr Ste 101, Columbia, SC 29206-3119.
- What is Carlos Soto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Soto is (803) 773-5227.
- Does Carlos Soto accept Medicare?
- Carlos Soto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Soto's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Soto's NPI (1699787689) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.