DR. KRISTEN BLACKBURN CARR M.D.
NPI 1245466960
Family Medicine in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since June 09, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579(843) 497-5929(843) 839-4448 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2025, Aug 21, 2024, Jul 28, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Kristen Blackburn Carr M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KRISTEN BLACKBURN CARR M.D. (NPI 1245466960) is an individual family medicine provider in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (31713) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245466960
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTEN BLACKBURN CARRCredential: M.D.
Location Address5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVDMyrtle Beach, SC 29579-3578
Mailing AddressPo Box 3439North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-0439 · (843) 839-4447 · Fax (843) 399-0123
Fax(843) 839-4448
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2025
NPI 1245466960 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in SC · 31713
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid317133SC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kristen Blackburn Carr M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7618125808
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120912000876
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 47

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
987 services582 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
958 services474 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
812 services537 patients
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 84443
A TSH blood test measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone in your body. This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates how your thyroid works. It's a simple procedure where a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm for analysis.
790 services521 patients
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 80061
A lipid panel is a blood test that measures fats and fatty substances, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. These substances are used by your body as a source of energy. High levels can lead to health issues, including heart disease.
781 services517 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 85027
A complete blood cell count (CBC) is an automated test that measures different components of the blood, including red cells, white cells, and platelets. It helps assess overall health, detect disorders like anemia or infection, and monitor medical treatments.
750 services495 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Georgetown, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420020
Location606 Black River Rd Drawer 1718Georgetown, SC 29440 · Georgetown County
Emergency services

Conway Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Conway, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420049
Location300 Singleton Ridge RoadConway, SC 29526 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Myrtle Beach, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420085
Location809 82nd ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Murrells Inlet, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420098
Location4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mcleod Loris Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Loris, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420105
Location3655 Mitchell StreetLoris, SC 29569 · Horry County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29579 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
74%762 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
86%1,098 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
41%382 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%9,337 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
89%806 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
50%852 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%485 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%1,759 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
91%806 patients5/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
76%1,679 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
49%1,249 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
67%1,197 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 1,229 patients
Patients tobacco: 38% · 34 patients
95%1,229 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
99%1,759 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
67%1,759 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
65%1,759 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
22 suppliers83 claims205 services$6.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$2.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
9 suppliers32 claims42 services$1.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers38 claims38 services$37.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$85.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers16 claims45 services$33.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Family Medicine
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579
Family Medicine
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579
Family Medicine
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579
Clinical Medical Laboratory
5023 CAROLINA FOREST BLVD
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kristen Carr's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Carr is 1245466960. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2009.

Where is Kristen Carr located?

Kristen Carr practices at 5023 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. The listed phone number is (843) 497-5929.

What is Kristen Carr's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kristen Carr enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen Carr is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kristen Carr accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Kristen Carr as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kristen Carr affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristen Carr is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Conway Medical Center, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Mcleod Loris Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Carr was last updated on August 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.