James Taylor Keen, PA-C
James Taylor Keen is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Elgin, SC with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Taylor Keen, PA-C has been part of the Elgin medical community since 2022 in independent practice. He completed training at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2022 and is early in his career. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 569dNPPES updated 2024-10-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.8%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
368
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
324
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
513
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8k
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 James Taylor Keen's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.37 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2022
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 30, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Education & Training
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 2022)
Mailing address
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8908
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With James Taylor Keen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Taylor Keen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Elgin 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 James Taylor Keen
NPI records show Dr. Keen as active with telehealth listed in Elgin, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 424-8020.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Taylor Keen
Practice Location
40 Pinnacle Pkwy, Elgin, SC 29045-8390
Mailing Address
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8908
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