Nicole Houde, PA-C

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Nicole Houde is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Charleston, SC with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(843) 792-4063Charleston, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Nicole Houde, PA-C practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in Charleston, SC. With 9+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Charleston area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.

1 of 33 Internal Medicine providers in SCSee all Internal Medicine in Charleston9+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 896dNPPES updated 2023-12-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-4360

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

73.47/100

South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

46

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

86

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

254

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $26k

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 9, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 9 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

130 River Landing Dr Unit 4202, Daniel Island, SC 29492-7409

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Nicole Houde

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Nicole Houde for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Nicole Houde

Dr. Houde 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) 792-4063.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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