Sonya Renee Puckett, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Sonya Renee Puckett is a Nurse Practitioner based in Columbia, SC with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(800) 491-0909Columbia, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sonya Renee Puckett, APRN has been part of the Columbia medical community since 2015 in group practice. With 12+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Columbia area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 159 Nurse Practitioner providers in SCSee all Nurse Practitioner in Columbia12+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1292dNPPES updated 2022-11-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

111 Doctor Cir, Columbia, SC 29203-6502

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.35%

South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)

4.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

297

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

213

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,150

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $64k

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 Mood Disorders.

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

Mood Disorders
60%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+26%)58%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+23%)57%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+20%)54%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+19%)49%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He 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 · Nov 7, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Taxonomy: 363L00000X

Virtual Nursing Care With Sonya Renee Puckett

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sonya Renee Puckett for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder 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 Sonya Renee Puckett

Dr. Puckett 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: (800) 491-0909.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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