Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 166 |
|---|
Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
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In 2012, Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD had a list price for A1C test 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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 166 |
|---|
The top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2013 were preventive care and vaccines.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 287 |
|---|---|
| preventive care | 26 |
| vaccines | 26 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Male | 36 |
|---|---|
| Female | 72 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 53 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 56 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 26 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 67 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 47 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 22 |
| Depression | 13 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 18 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 39 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2014 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 120 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 479 |
| lab tests | 24 |
| preventive care | 33 |
| vaccines | 33 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Male | 41 |
|---|---|
| Female | 103 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 61 |
|---|---|
| Black | 70 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 73 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 36 |
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 47 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 23 |
| Depression | 13 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 19 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 41 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2015 were blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 67 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 300 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Male | 86 |
|---|---|
| Female | 254 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 190 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 180 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 86 |
| Hypertension | 72 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 18 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 22 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 43 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 273 |
|---|---|
| lab tests | 18 |
| preventive care | 20 |
| vaccines | 20 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Male | 34 |
|---|---|
| Female | 86 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 73 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 59 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 30 |
| Hypertension | 71 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 64 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 32 |
| Asthma | 15 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 44 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 225 |
|---|---|
| preventive care | 26 |
| vaccines | 26 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Male | 32 |
|---|---|
| Female | 84 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 0 |
|---|---|
| Black | 57 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 65 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 22 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 19 |
| Depression | 16 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 33 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2018 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and diabetes management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| diabetes management | 12 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 525 |
| lab tests | 33 |
| preventive care | 40 |
| vaccines | 28 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Male | 57 |
|---|---|
| Female | 147 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 72 |
|---|---|
| Black | 121 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 121 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 41 |
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 23 |
| Depression | 21 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 35 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 7 |
The top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| diabetes management | 24 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 607 |
| lab tests | 67 |
| preventive care | 24 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Male | 97 |
|---|---|
| Female | 218 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 168 |
|---|---|
| Black | 129 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 190 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 65 |
| 85 and over | 18 |
| Less than 65 | 42 |
| Hypertension | 71 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 63 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 21 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 5 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 4 |
| Heart Failure | 12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 6 |
| Diabetes | 31 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 777 |
|---|---|
| lab tests | 35 |
| preventive care | 62 |
| vaccines | 62 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Male | 119 |
|---|---|
| Female | 234 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 291 |
|---|---|
| Black | 50 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 246 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 64 |
| 85 and over | 18 |
| Less than 65 | 25 |
| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 21 |
| Depression | 18 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 22 |
| Asthma | 5 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 5 |
| Heart Failure | 7 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 5 |
| Diabetes | 18 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 6 |
The top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2021 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| diabetes management | 16 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 881 |
| lab tests | 48 |
| preventive care | 66 |
| vaccines | 50 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Male | 115 |
|---|---|
| Female | 249 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 307 |
|---|---|
| Black | 42 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 232 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 81 |
| 85 and over | 22 |
| Less than 65 | 29 |
| Hypertension | 59 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 62 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 21 |
| Depression | 15 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 18 |
| Asthma | 4 |
| Osteoperosis | 5 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 6 |
| Heart Failure | 7 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 5 |
| Diabetes | 18 |
| Dementia | 6 |
| Cancer | 7 |
The top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC during 2022 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and diabetes management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 18 |
|---|---|
| diabetes management | 19 |
| doctor visit | 530 |
| lab tests | 35 |
| preventive care | 48 |
| vaccines | 29 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Male | 123 |
|---|---|
| Female | 250 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 311 |
|---|---|
| Black | 46 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 215 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 101 |
| 85 and over | 27 |
| Less than 65 | 30 |
| Hypertension | 71 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 3 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 18 |
| Depression | 15 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 14 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 7 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 4 |
| Cancer | 12 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bluffton, SC were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.
| blood draw | 68 |
|---|---|
| diabetes management | 17 |
| doctor visit | 459 |
| lab tests | 37 |
| preventive care | 38 |
| vaccines | 34 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD.
| Female | 154 |
|---|---|
| Male | 67 |
| Black / African American | 46 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 138 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| 85 and over | 7 |
|---|---|
| 75 to 84 | 32 |
| Less than 65 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 130 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | 61 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 53 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 19 |
| Depression | 15 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 21 |
| Asthma | 6 |
| Osteoporosis | 2 |
| Heart Failure | 9 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 5 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 3 |
| Dementia | 2 |
| Cancer | 3 |
Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She completed residency at Prisma Health Richland Hospital - Columbia, S.C., Family Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Georgia.
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Residency: Prisma Health Richland Hospital - Columbia, S.C., Family Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Licensed In: Georgia
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Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 886 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bluffton, SC.
My first visit was nearly 1 hour long, and she listened, recorded, and made suggestions, as I rattled thru my long list of ailments. When is the last time you actually laughed in a Doctors' office? We had a great time, even during the mundane process of reviewing my meds. The good news is that she is part of the solid Beaufort Memorial Network, so data with many Specialists can be shared seamlessly via the Portal. She is a firm believer in "Family Practice" - basically meaning that issues with other members of my family, can affect my physical well-being. I was impressed with her knowledge and wisdom, and am looking forward to having my family under her care!
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nikki A. Keisler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$338
BYDUREON PEN $131 |
SYMBICORT $94 |
FARXIGA $72 |
MOVANTIK $14 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $10 |
Other $17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC |
$313
TOUJEO $262 |
PRALUENT $29 |
LANTUS $12 |
AFREZZA $10 |
||
| Lilly USA, LLC |
$267
JARDIANCE $95 |
MOUNJARO $83 |
GLYXAMBI $66 |
TRULICITY $12 |
CIALIS $11 |
|
| Novo Nordisk Inc |
$242
Victoza $53 |
Tresiba $45 |
Saxenda $43 |
NovoLog $17 |
RYBELSUS $15 |
Other $69 |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$174
ANORO $99 |
LEVITRA $33 |
INCRUSE $24 |
SHINGRIX $17 |
||
| Other |
$970
INVOKANA $65 |
LINZESS $54 |
HYSINGLA ER $52 |
Colcrys $48 |
ZAVZPRET $48 |
Other $705 |
| Food and Beverage | $2,291 |
|---|---|
| Education | $13 |
Dr. Nikki Keisler specializes in family medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Keisler include diabetes, heart problems, and hypertension (high blood pressure). She is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial. She studied medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Patient reviews placed Dr. Keisler at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Doctor.com reports that she is not accepting new patients.