KAREN LEE HINES
NPI 1851357610
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Columbia, SC

Active since April 21, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
5 MEDICAL PARK, PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 296-2548(803) 296-2548 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Karen Lee Hines NPPES

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

KAREN LEE HINES (NPI 1851357610) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1858) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, maintains a secondary practice location in Greenville, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851357610
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN LEE HINES
Location Address5 MEDICAL PARK, PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLANDColumbia, SC 29203
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · Fax (803) 296-2548
Fax(803) 296-2548
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2022
NPI 1851357610 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in SC · 1858
Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

5 MEDICAL PARK, Columbia, SC 29203

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17 Independence Pt Ste 300Greenville, SC 29615-4569 · Phone (864) 522-3700 · Fax (864) 522-3705

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidAN1198SC

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

Karen Lee Hines 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 ID3870496185
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040202000438, I20260226003493

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
33 services31 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5 MEDICAL PARK, PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5 MEDICAL PARK, PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Emergency Medicine
5 MEDICAL PARK, PHR - DEPT OF EM
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5 MEDICAL PARK, PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Emergency Medicine
5 MEDICAL PARK, PHR - DEPT OF EM
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
5 MEDICAL PARK, PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Emergency Medicine
5 MEDICAL PARK, PHR - DEPT OF EM
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Emergency Medicine
5 MEDICAL PARK
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

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 Karen Hines's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Hines is 1851357610. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2006.

Where is Karen Hines located?

Karen Hines practices at 5 Medical Park Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 296-2548.

What is Karen Hines's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Karen Hines enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Hines 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 Karen Hines accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Karen Hines 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 Karen Hines affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Hines is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Hines was last updated on January 28, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.