CAROL A. KOOISTRA MD – NPI #1598741837
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

CAROL KOOISTRA is a psychiatry & neurologist located in SPARTANBURG, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598741837 to CAROL KOOISTRA on December 19, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084N0400X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Feb 13, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CAROL KOOISTRA below.

NPI Profile for
CAROL A. KOOISTRA

NPI Number
1598741837
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CAROL A. KOOISTRA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
541 FLOYD RD
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307-1520
Phone: (864) 585-6179 Fax: (864) 583-5403
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CAROL KOOISTRA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBS135C9
OTHERMEDICARE RRNCP00316714
OTHERUPINNCB91448
MEDICAIDNC89135C9
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2084N0400X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology (Primary)		 SC 13349

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1982
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CAROL KOOISTRA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER
      1530 N LIMESTONE ST
      GAFFNEY, SC 29340
    • PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER
      250 WESTMORELAND ROAD
      GREER, SC 29651
    • SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
      101 E WOOD ST
      SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
    • UNION MEDICAL CENTER
      322 WEST SOUTH STREET
      UNION, SC 29379
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF THE UPSTATE
      16 HYLAND ROAD
      GREENVILLE, SC 29615
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      15 BRENDAN WAY, SUITE 250
      GREENVILLE, SC 29615
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • SPARTANBURG REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, INC
      160 HAROLD FLEMING COURT
      SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

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