2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1780771360 MD
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KATHERINE COLEY, MD

Obstetrics Physician in BLUFFTON, 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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Prescribing volume
966
Medicare Part D claims · 297 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
MIPS score
72.2006/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$561.68
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHERINE COLEY, MD is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 966 claims across 297 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.2006/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $561.68 across 28 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHERINE COLEY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.2006 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 966 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHERINE COLEY, MD 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).

KATHERINE COLEY, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/06/2006

NPI 1780771360

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

966 203% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

MIPS final score

72.2006/100 10.8994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Obstetrics Physician share within South Carolina

1. Obstetrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE COLEY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.2006/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 72.2006/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.2%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 72.2006/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

KATHERINE COLEY, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1780771360. 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.

KATHERINE COLEY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 29 PLANTATION PARK DR STE 401, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910, with a listed phone of (843) 341-9700. NPI 1780771360 was issued on 10/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLEY 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 966 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 297 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $168K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 72.2006/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.7783, Cost 42.2978), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

29 PLANTATION PARK DR STE 401
BLUFFTON, SC 29910

Provider Details

NPI 1780771360
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

72.2006
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.7783
Quality
42.2978
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE COLEY, MD 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.

ADVANCED WOMENS CARE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY,PC
BLUFFTON, 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 KATHERINE COLEY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$562

Largest payer

MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

966
Total Claims
$168K
Total Drug Cost
297
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,021
Total Day Supply
56,237
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.70
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 184, 75-84: 82, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
202
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
68
Fluconazole
58
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
38
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
33
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
33
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
28
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
27
Spironolactone
24
Levothyroxine Sodium
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How KATHERINE COLEY, MD fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE COLEY, MD's 966 claims are above the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE COLEY, MD's specialty?
KATHERINE COLEY, MD specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in BLUFFTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does KATHERINE COLEY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE COLEY, MD wrote 966 Medicare Part D claims totaling $168K in drug costs for 297 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE COLEY, MD's Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE COLEY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.2006/100 (Quality: 73.7783, Cost: 42.2978). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE COLEY, MD located?
KATHERINE COLEY, MD is located at 29 PLANTATION PARK DR STE 401, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910. Phone: (843) 341-9700.
What is KATHERINE COLEY, MD's NPI number?
KATHERINE COLEY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780771360, issued on 10/06/2006.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE COLEY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE COLEY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE COLEY, MD accept Medicare?
KATHERINE COLEY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 966 Part D claims and 297 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE COLEY, MD's credentials?
KATHERINE COLEY, MD's NPI is 1780771360 with credentials MD. 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.
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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