Kimberly Dunbar Cooney, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Kimberly Dunbar Cooney is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Irmo, SC with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across SC can see Kimberly Dunbar Cooney, PA-C in person in Irmo or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 14+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 43 Physician Assistant providers in SCSee all Physician Assistant in Irmo14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 1442dNPPES updated 2022-06-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7182 Woodrow St Ste 200, Irmo, SC 29063-2958

Fax: (803) 749-0050
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.42%

South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)

2.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.4%

South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

493

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

440

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,325

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $131k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.8k received from industry

101 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Kimberly Dunbar Cooney's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.40 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She 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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 10, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Virtual Medical Care With Kimberly Dunbar Cooney

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Kimberly Dunbar Cooney for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Irmo 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 Kimberly Dunbar Cooney

Dr. Cooney is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Irmo, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 749-1111.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

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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