Physician Profile
Carol A. Kooistra, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kooistra
Carol A. Kooistra, MD practices neurology in Spartanburg, SC. Carol is a 1982 graduate of University of Virginia School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Carol provided 38,088 services to 3,003 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, injection, ocrelizumab, 1 mg, and injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598741837.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (864) 585-6179
- Email not available
Practice Locations
541 FLOYD RD
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
38,088 services · 3,003 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
357 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth | Procedure | 11105 |
51 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
368 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
258 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
247 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
224 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
216 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
200 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour | Treatment | 96366 |
196 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
169 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other neurologists in Spartanburg 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kooistra?
Dr. Kooistra is a neurologist in Spartanburg, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kooistra's address?
Dr. Kooistra is listed at 541 Floyd Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kooistra?
The number on file is (864) 585-6179. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kooistra?
Dr. Kooistra's National Provider Identifier is 1598741837. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Kooistra train?
Dr. Kooistra attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kooistra have?
Dr. Kooistra has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kooistra perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kooistra performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and punch biopsy, each additional skin growth; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kooistra's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kooistra. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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