Gary Kuhns, MD
NPI 1962455683 · Internal Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Kuhns, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1962455683).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962455683
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11899 (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
1,737 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 | 1,036 | $121 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 254 | $124 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 172 | $9 |
| 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 | 71 | $16 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 56 | $14 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 177 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 472 | 133 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 443 | 136 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 340 | 46 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 317 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 283 | 69 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 264 | 81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$942 across 43 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
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2020-10-29
- Certified
- 2020-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Kuhns's NPI number?
- Gary Kuhns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962455683, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Kuhns's specialty?
- Gary Kuhns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Kuhns located?
- Gary Kuhns's practice location on file with NPPES is 2270 Ashley Crossing Dr Ste 135, Charleston, SC 29414-5732.
- What is Gary Kuhns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Kuhns is (843) 556-7942.
- Does Gary Kuhns accept Medicare?
- Gary Kuhns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Kuhns's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Kuhns's NPI (1962455683) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.