Paul Phillip Lowe, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Paul Phillip Lowe, MD has been part of the Florence medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (class of 1985), he has been practicing for over 41 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2655dNPPES updated 2019-01-28 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
656 S Coit St, Florence, SC 29501-5255
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.2 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
160
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
157
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,201
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $214k
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 Mood Disorders.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$61 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Paul Phillip Lowe's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
University of Kansas School of Medicine
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 1985)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Paul Phillip Lowe
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Phillip Lowe for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Florence 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 Paul Phillip Lowe
Dr. Lowe is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Florence, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 413-5009.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul Phillip Lowe
Practice Location
656 S Coit St, Florence, SC 29501-5255
Mailing Address
656 S Coit St, Florence, SC 29501-5255
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