Physician Profile
Carolyn R. Word, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Word
Carolyn R. Word, M.D. practices allergy & immunology in Charleston, SC. Carolyn is a 2009 graduate of University of Virginia School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Carolyn provided 3,212 services to 443 patients. The services billed most often include injection, omalizumab, 5 mg, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and professional service for multiple injections of allergen.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (843) 792-1414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
171 ASHLEY AVE
Charleston, SC 29425
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Allergy and Immunology 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
Allergies
- Angioedema
- Cockroach Allergy
- Histamine Intolerance
- Oral Allergy Syndrome
- Red Meat Allergy
Digestive
Drug allergies
- Sulfa Drug Allergy
Drug allergy
- Aspirin Allergy
- Drug Allergies
- Penicillin Allergy
- Vaccine Allergy
Emergency
- Severe Allergic Shock
Environmental
- Dust Mite Allergy
- Insect Sting Allergy
- Latex Allergy
- Mold Allergy
- Pet Allergies
Eye
- Eye Allergies
Food allergies
- Egg Allergy
- Milk Allergy
- Peanut Allergy
- Shellfish Allergy
- Soy Allergy
- Tree Nut Allergy
- Wheat Allergy
Immune conditions
Immunology
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency
- Frequent Infections
- Hereditary Angioedema
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
- Weak Immune System
Lung conditions
- Allergic Asthma
- Wheezing
Respiratory
Sinus
- Chronic sinusitis
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal polyps
- Nonallergic rhinitis
- Post-Nasal Drip
Sinus conditions
- Sinus Headaches
Skin
- Cold Allergy
- Contact dermatitis
- Nickel Allergy
- Sun Allergy
Skin conditions
- Chronic itching
- Poison Ivy Rash
- Skin Writing Rash
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Allergy treatments
- Allergy Drops
- Asthma Biologics
- Food Desensitization
- Peanut Allergy Pill Treatment
- Sublingual Dust Mite Treatment
- Under-The-Tongue Allergy Tablets
Diagnostic
- Asthma challenge test
- Drug Challenge Test
- Exercise Challenge Breathing Test
- Exhaled nitric oxide test
- Ice Cube Test for Cold Allergy
- Immune System Blood Test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Oral Food Challenge
- Peak Flow Test
- Penicillin Allergy Testing
- Spirometry
- Tryptase Blood Test
- Vaccine Challenge Test
- Vaccine Response Antibody Test
Infusion
- C1 Esterase Inhibitor Infusion
- IVIG Infusion
- Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Infusion
Medication therapy
- Fasenra Injections
- Nucala Injections
- Tezspire Injections
Medications
- Dupixent Injections
- Targeted therapy
- Xolair Injections
Preventive
- Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan
- Epinephrine Autoinjector Training
Respiratory
Tests
- Allergy Blood Testing
- Allergy Skin Prick Test
- Blood Component Allergy Test
- Complement Blood Test
- Eosinophil Blood Count
- Intradermal Allergy Test
- Pulmonary function test
- Skin Test For Metal Allergy
- Total IgE Blood Test
Treatment
- Aspirin Desensitization
- Dietary Allergen Elimination Plan
- Drug Desensitization Protocol
- Sinus Rinse Training
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,212 services · 443 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
730 | Less often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
309 | As often as other peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
265 | Less often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
81 | Less often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
79 | Less often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
61 | More often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment | Treatment | 96160 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Injection, omalizumab, 5 mg | Drug given | J2357 |
1,486 | Less often than most peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
93 | As often as other peers in Allergy & Immunology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
55 | As often as other peers in Allergy & Immunology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other allergists in Charleston 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 2009 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Test for allergy using allergenic extract 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Carolyn R. Word's specialty?
Carolyn R. Word is an allergist in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Allergy & Immunology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Carolyn R. Word?
Carolyn R. Word is listed at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Carolyn R. Word?
The number on file is (843) 792-1414. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Carolyn R. Word?
Carolyn R. Word's National Provider Identifier is 1003044645. 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
What is Carolyn R. Word's education?
Carolyn R. Word attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Carolyn R. Word have?
Carolyn R. Word has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Carolyn R. Word known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Carolyn R. Word provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Carolyn R. Word's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carolyn R. Word. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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