MRS. KARA MATTHEWS CAIN APRN
NPI 1548726482
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since February 15, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
7900 N KINGS HWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 449-3381(843) 449-9721 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 27, 2023, Oct 10, 2023, Oct 19, 2022 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2019).

About Mrs. Kara Matthews Cain Aprn NPPES

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

MRS. KARA MATTHEWS CAIN APRN (NPI 1548726482) is an individual family provider in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (22611) and active in the NPI registry since February 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548726482
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. KARA MATTHEWS CAINCredential: APRN
Location Address7900 N KINGS HWYMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-3055
Mailing Address7900 N Kings HwyMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-3055 · (843) 449-3381 · Fax (843) 449-9721
Fax(843) 449-9721
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 20238 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1548726482 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 22611
7900 N KINGS HWY, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kara Marie Matthews Aprn

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1SC HOUSE CALLS INC, 111 DOCTORS CIRCLEColumbia, SC 29203 · Phone (800) 491-0909

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Kara Matthews Cain Aprn 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 ID6305175464
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190916000696
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 Kara Cain reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gastroenterology
7900 N KINGS HWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 38 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
1,132 services790 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.
300 services270 patients
Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 46600
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible instrument called an endoscope to examine the anal area. It helps detect any abnormal conditions or issues. It's a safe, routine exam performed by a healthcare professional.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29572 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.

92.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability91
Improvement Activities40

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.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Anesthesiology
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7900 N KINGS HWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572

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 Kara Cain's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Cain is 1548726482. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2019. The provider is also known as Kara Marie Matthews Aprn.

Where is Kara Cain located?

Kara Cain practices at 7900 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The listed phone number is (843) 449-3381.

What is Kara Cain's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Kara Cain enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Cain 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kara Cain's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Cain reassigns Medicare benefits to Strand Gi Associates PA (Myrtle Beach, 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 Kara Cain's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Cain accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Kara Cain 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 Kara Cain affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Cain is affiliated with Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Cain was last updated on October 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.