Carol A Kooistra, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Carol a Kooistra, MD has been part of the Spartanburg medical community since 2005 in independent practice. She graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5561dNPPES updated 2011-02-13 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
541 Floyd Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307-1520
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better9.52%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
9.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.6%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
2,183
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
1,033
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,360
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.00M
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$4.7k received from industry
224 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carol a Kooistra's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
University of Virginia School of Medicine
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Mailing address
541 Floyd Rd 541 Floyd Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307-1520
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Carol a Kooistra
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carol a Kooistra for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Spartanburg required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carol a Kooistra
Dr. Kooistra is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Spartanburg, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (864) 585-6179.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carol a Kooistra
Practice Location
541 Floyd Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307-1520
Mailing Address
541 Floyd Rd 541 Floyd Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307-1520
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