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2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1235333634 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.
Surgery Physician in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,199 in Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 698 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.8/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$755.79
33 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.8/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,260 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.8/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 67%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. sits
This provider among surgery physician peers
Across the 7,525 surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 100% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 88% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,260 19× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.8/100 14.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) - 97.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1520 BOILING SPRINGS RD, Boiling Springs, SC, 29316, with a listed phone of (864) 583-6381. NPI 1235333634 was issued on 06/12/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,260 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 698 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $522K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 92.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,199 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235333634 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/12/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.7967
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
92.6557
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Palmetto Eye And Laser Center LLC
Boiling Springs, SC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$756
Largest payer
Alcon Vision LLC
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. - brand share 33.0%
Surgery Physician average
33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 3,260 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
3,260
Total Claims
$522K
Total Drug Cost
698
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,944
- Total Day Supply
- 168,174
- Brand vs Generic
- 33% brand / 67% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $441K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $82K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 169
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.18
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 261, 75-84: 270, 85+: 115
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
938 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 326
Dorzolamide-Timolol
326 claims
- Lumigan 325
Lumigan
325 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 210
Brimonidine Tartrate
210 claims
- Timolol Maleate 143
Timolol Maleate
143 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 142
Dorzolamide Hcl
142 claims
- Travoprost 139
Travoprost
139 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 106
Prednisolone Acetate
106 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 938 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 326 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 325 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 210 |
| Timolol Maleate | 143 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 142 |
| Travoprost | 139 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 106 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 90 |
| Cephalexin | 73 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,199
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s 3,260 claims are above the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wickliffe-Keisler.
Dr. Hatem Abdallah
M.D
Florence, SC
Dr. Sanaa Abdelmageed
MD
Charleston, SC
Dr. Randel Abrams
M.D.
Greenville, SC
Dr. Ghassan Abuhamad
MD
Columbia, SC
Dr. David Adams
MD
Charleston, SC
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. wrote 3,260 Medicare Part D claims totaling $522K in drug costs for 698 beneficiaries.
What is Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.8/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 92.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. located? ▼
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. is located at 1520 BOILING SPRINGS RD, Boiling Springs, SC, 29316. Phone: (864) 583-6381.
What is Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235333634, issued on 06/12/2007.
Does Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $441K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,199 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,260 Part D claims and 698 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Karen Wickliffe-Keisler, M.D.'s NPI is 1235333634 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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