2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1639427891 M.ED., LPC
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KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC

Acupuncturist in MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC is a Acupuncturist in MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2012

NPI 1639427891

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Acupuncturist share within South Carolina

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acupuncturist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acupuncturist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.ED., LPC. NPI: 1639427891. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding M.ED., LPC credentials at 1279 OLD IVY WAY, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, 29466, with a listed phone of (843) 881-3002. NPI 1639427891 was issued on 08/20/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GAINES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Acupuncturist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

1279 OLD IVY WAY
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466

Provider Details

NPI 1639427891
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials M.ED., LPC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/20/2012

Acupuncturist Overview

How KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GAINES.

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC's specialty?
KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina. Credentials: M.ED., LPC.
Where is KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC located?
KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC is located at 1279 OLD IVY WAY, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, 29466. Phone: (843) 881-3002.
What is KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC's NPI number?
KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639427891, issued on 08/20/2012.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC accept Medicare?
KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC's credentials?
KARYLA GAINES, M.ED., LPC's NPI is 1639427891 with credentials M.ED., LPC. 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

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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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