Genta Uehara, MD
Genta Uehara is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Charleston, SC with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Genta Uehara, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Charleston, SC in independent practice. He has been practicing since 2019 — over 19 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, kidney disease, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
96 Jonathan Lucas St Rm 822, Charleston, SC 29425-8900
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.84/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
321
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
145
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
582
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $145k
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, Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Cholesterol.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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 (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
19 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Mailing address
169 Ashley Ave Rm 202, Charleston, SC 29425-8900
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Genta Uehara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Genta Uehara for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Charleston 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 Genta Uehara
Dr. Uehara is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charleston, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 792-9188.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Genta Uehara
Practice Location
96 Jonathan Lucas St Rm 822, Charleston, SC 29425-8900
Mailing Address
169 Ashley Ave Rm 202, Charleston, SC 29425-8900
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