Meghan L Businaro, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Meghan L Businaro is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Meghan L Businaro, D.O. has been part of the Columbia medical community since 2008 in group practice. Trained at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (class of 2006), she has been practicing for over 20 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 400, Columbia, SC 29212-1764
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in South Carolina on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.33/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.7 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.8%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,779
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
365
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,714
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $403k
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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 (+8%) — 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 (+18%) — 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.5k received from industry
115 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 Meghan L Businaro's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med
Board certified · Oct 9, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
300 E Mcbee Ave Ste 300, Greenville, SC 29601-2899
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Meghan L Businaro
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Meghan L Businaro for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Meghan L Businaro
Dr. Businaro 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) 434-3800.
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 Meghan L Businaro
Practice Location
300 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 400, Columbia, SC 29212-1764
Mailing Address
300 E Mcbee Ave Ste 300, Greenville, SC 29601-2899
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