Karen Anderson, PA
NPI 1811321581 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Anderson, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1811321581).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811321581
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2959 (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
12 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
177 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 53 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 32 | $78 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 21 | $144 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 19 | $28 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metronidazole | 31 | 30 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 28 | 27 |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 21 | — |
| Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropinebrand: Diphenoxylate-Atropine | 21 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 16 | 16 |
| Methocarbamol | 11 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$292 across 2 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
- 2013-08-29
- Last updated
- 2016-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Anderson's NPI number?
- Karen Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811321581, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Anderson's specialty?
- Karen Anderson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Anderson located?
- Karen Anderson's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8908.
- What is Karen Anderson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Anderson is (843) 792-1414.
- Does Karen Anderson accept Medicare?
- Karen Anderson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Anderson's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Anderson's NPI (1811321581) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.