DR. KATHRYN LEIGH KING M.D.
NPI 1285862342
Pediatrics in Charleston, SC

Active since June 29, 2009PECOS Enrolled
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-8972 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Kathryn Leigh King M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KATHRYN LEIGH KING M.D. (NPI 1285862342) is an individual pediatrics provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (LL31879) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285862342
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHRYN LEIGH KINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-8908
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1285862342 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · LL31879
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karthryn King Cristaldi Md

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kathryn Leigh King M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kathryn King reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Allergy & Immunology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Social Worker
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Practitioner
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

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 Kathryn King's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn King is 1285862342. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2009. The provider is also known as Karthryn King Cristaldi MD.

Where is Kathryn King located?

Kathryn King practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-8972.

What is Kathryn King's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Kathryn King enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn King is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kathryn King's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn King reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kathryn King's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kathryn King accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next and UnitedHealthcare list Kathryn King 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn King was last updated on February 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.