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MS. KAREN HUFFMAN PURITIS P.A.
NPI 1992940647
Physician Assistant in N Charleston, SC

Active since December 10, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD, N CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 203-2245(843) 203-2244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2022, Mar 7, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ms. Karen Huffman Puritis P.a. NPPES

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

MS. KAREN HUFFMAN PURITIS P.A. (NPI 1992940647) is an individual physician assistant in N Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (727) and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Roper Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992940647
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. KAREN HUFFMAN PURITISCredential: P.A.
Location Address8901 UNIVERSITY BLVDN Charleston, SC 29406-9116
Mailing AddressPo Box 751649Charlotte, NC 28275-1649 · (888) 472-0043 · Fax (843) 724-2440
Phone(843) 203-2245
Fax(843) 203-2244
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateDecember 10, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1992940647 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 727
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD, N Charleston, SC 29406
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen Baker Huffman Pa-c

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12039 Savannah HwyCharleston, SC 29407-6273 · Phone (843) 465-9248
Location 25479 North Rhett AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406 · Phone (843) 465-9248
Location 3Concentra, 7519 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406 · Phone (843) 735-5020

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Karen Huffman Puritis P.a. 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 ID4587720933
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090310000204
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Roper Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420087
Location316 Calhoun StCharleston, SC 29401 · Charleston County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 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
$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 15

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

MR. DANIEL A CASKIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 552-4240
CHERYL ANN JONES
Nurse Practitioner
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
KARA LAPIN ELLIS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
MARCI H WOODS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
NASON MEDICAL CENTER II, LLC
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 300-3500
ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 789-1850
MRS. MONIQUE LYNNETTE SMITH NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK
Orthopaedic Surgery
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245

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 Puritis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Puritis is 1992940647. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 10, 2008. The provider is also known as Karen Baker Huffman Pa-C.

Where is Karen Puritis located?

Karen Puritis practices at 8901 University Blvd, N Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 203-2245.

What is Karen Puritis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Karen Puritis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Puritis 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 Puritis accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next list Karen Puritis 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 Puritis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Puritis is affiliated with Roper Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Puritis was last updated on April 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.