Kara Smith, NP-C
NPI 1871232603 · Nurse Practitioner · Florence, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Smith, NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Florence, SC (NPI 1871232603).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871232603
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26013 (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
4 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
397 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 113 | $141 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 93 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 85 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $72 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 26 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 61 | 19 |
| Memantine Hcl | 58 | 15 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 56 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 48 | 17 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 47 | 13 |
| Levetiracetam | 47 | 15 |
| Topiramate | 42 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-05-31
- Last updated
- 2024-08-15
- Certified
- 2024-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Smith's NPI number?
- Kara Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871232603, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Smith's specialty?
- Kara Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Smith located?
- Kara Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1594 Freedom Blvd Ste 206, Florence, SC 29505-6046.
- What is Kara Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Smith is (843) 669-0927.
- Does Kara Smith accept Medicare?
- Kara Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Smith's NPI (1871232603) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.