Kaoru Pridgen, M.D.
NPI 1790755353 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kaoru Pridgen, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1790755353).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790755353
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25856 (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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,946 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 | 662 | $115 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 353 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 223 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 194 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 171 | $16 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 158 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 117 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 207 | 65 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 193 | 61 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 184 | 59 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 131 | 43 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 107 | 36 |
| Omeprazole | 96 | 32 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$688 across 40 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)
- 7430 College StIrmo, SC 29063-2903Phone: (839) 200-7810Fax: (803) 891-7085
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-25
- Last updated
- 2022-01-18
- Certified
- 2022-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kaoru Pridgen's NPI number?
- Kaoru Pridgen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790755353, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kaoru Pridgen's specialty?
- Kaoru Pridgen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kaoru Pridgen located?
- Kaoru Pridgen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 Taylor St Ste 5k, Columbia, SC 29201-2952.
- What is Kaoru Pridgen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kaoru Pridgen is (839) 200-7805.
- Does Kaoru Pridgen accept Medicare?
- Kaoru Pridgen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kaoru Pridgen's NPI active?
- Yes — Kaoru Pridgen's NPI (1790755353) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.