Laura Bogan Herpel, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Laura Bogan Herpel is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SLEEP MEDICINE
With over 27 years in internal medicine, Laura Bogan Herpel, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Columbia. She graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1150dNPPES updated 2023-03-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1333 Taylor St Ste 6b, Columbia, SC 29201-2953
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202317.08/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-66.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.17%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina1.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better68.7%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-14.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
705
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
303
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,618
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.06M
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 (+4%) — 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 (+7%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$75.5k received from industry
148 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Laura Bogan Herpel's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.57 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe 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 · 1999
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 29, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Laura Bogan Herpel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Bogan Herpel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Columbia 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 Laura Bogan Herpel
Dr. Herpel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 251-3093.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Laura Bogan Herpel
Practice Location
1333 Taylor St Ste 6b, Columbia, SC 29201-2953
Mailing Address
1333 Taylor St Ste 6b, Columbia, SC 29201-2953
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