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Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD

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Specializes in: Pathology

9330 Medical Plaza Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 797-4179

Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD is a pathologist in North Charleston, SC specializing in pathology.

Office Locations

9330 Medical Plaza Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

cytology

non-gynecologic cytology

In 2023, Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD had a list price for cytology, and non-gynecologic cytology that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cytology of non-gynecologic brushing

cytology of non-gynecologic fluid

cytology of non-gynecologic washing

immunohistochemistry test

lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD had a list price for cytology of non-gynecologic brushing, cytology of non-gynecologic fluid, cytology of non-gynecologic washing, immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2012 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	121
cytology	150
lab tests	664

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2013 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	98
cytology	103
lab tests	632

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	503
Female	663

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	923
Black	198
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	519
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	78
Less than 65	205

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2014 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	103
cytology	71
lab tests	423

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	419
Female	589

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	797
Black	177
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	495
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	62
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2015 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	120
cytology	96
lab tests	267

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	932
Female	1120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1590
Black	386
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1076
From 75 to 84	530
85 and over	132
Less than 65	314

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2016 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	91
cytology	90
lab tests	209

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	529

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	713
Black	160
Hispanic	19
Asian	11
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	470
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	55
Less than 65	149

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2017 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	86
cytology	120
lab tests	208

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	457
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	88
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2018 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	48
cytology	34
lab tests	141

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	40
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2019 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	77
lab tests	235

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	311
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	43
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	2
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	47
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2020 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	50
lab tests	217

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	285
Hispanic	85
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	39
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2021 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	27
lab tests	140

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	214
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	31
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2022 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	30
lab tests	182

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	209
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	32
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	40
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC during 2023 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	24
lab tests	193

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	205
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	21
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated as a pathologist in North Charleston, SC were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

consultation	95
cytology	72
lab tests	292

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	199
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	470
Hispanic	33
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	216
85 and over	51
Less than 65	100
65 to 74	361

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	19
Dementia	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

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Biography

Dr. Karl Gruber is a pathology specialist. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD in 2013

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl K. Gruber, MD From 2012 - 2023

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