Stephanie Lee Lovato, PA-C
Stephanie Lee Lovato is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Bluffton, SC with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephanie Lee Lovato, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in Bluffton, SC in group practice. With 18+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Bluffton area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.31/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 55% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1788dNPPES updated 2021-06-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4818 Bluffton Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910-4602
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375.31/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.77%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina0.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
559
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
586
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,332
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $475k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$365 received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Stephanie Lee Lovato's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 29, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
955 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902-5454
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Stephanie Lee Lovato
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephanie Lee Lovato for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bluffton 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 Stephanie Lee Lovato
NPI records show Dr. Lovato as active with telehealth listed in Bluffton, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 706-0600.
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 Stephanie Lee Lovato
Practice Location
4818 Bluffton Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910-4602
Mailing Address
955 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902-5454
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