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Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA

(Kaitlin Elizabeth Carroll, PA-C)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: cancer, total joint replacement, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA is in Charleston, SC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA is affiliated with MUSC Health and UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL.

Office Locations

Address:

10 Mcclennan Banks Drive
Charleston, SC 29425

Address:

135 Rutledge Avenue 7th Floor, Musc Health Orthopaedics at Rutledge Tower
Charleston, SC 29425

Address:

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

Address:

2060 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard 1st Floor
Charleston, SC 29407

Some issues Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	36
injections	22

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	49
doctor visit	111
injections	49
musculoskeletal imaging	65
X-rays	65

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	12
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	42
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	13
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	17

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	40
decompression surgery	42
excision	13
joint surgery	171
minimally invasive procedures	150
open surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	20
removal of internal scar tissue	17
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	194

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	30
decompression surgery	36
excision	20
joint surgery	154
lower extremity surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	143
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	23
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	144

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA treated as in Charleston, SC were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	35
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	35
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	52
excision	16
hospital care	23
injections	35
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	164
lower extremity surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	148
musculoskeletal imaging	65
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	22
removal of internal scar tissue	17
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	169
X-rays	65

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA.

**Gender**
Female	36
Male	28

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	22
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	15
85 and over	2
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA From 2016 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	0
Cancer	4

Education & Training

She has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, WellCare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Blue Choice, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, Employers Health Network, First Health, Clover Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Open Choice), See All Accepted Insurances, First Choice Next, Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, Aetna (Exclusive Choice), First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Aetna (Managed Choice), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), See Fewer Accepted Insurances and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Kaitlin E. Carroll, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

WellCare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Blue Choice

United Healthcare

Great-West Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

Molina Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

Employers Health Network

First Health

Clover Health

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Open Choice)

See All Accepted Insurances

First Choice Next

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Aetna (Managed Choice)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

See Fewer Accepted Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

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Biography

Ms. Kaitlin Carroll's specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Her areas of expertise include the following: shoulder surgery, cancer, and foot surgery. Ms. Carroll can take several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network. She is affiliated with MUSC Health.