Summary

Nurse Practitioner Kara Smith specializes in neurology, bringing dedicated expertise to the care of patients with neurological conditions. They earned their Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner focus from Simmons University and completed a specialized neurology fellowship at MUSC Charleston in 2021. With nine years of healthcare experience, Kara brings both clinical knowledge and compassionate care to their practice.

Kara practices at MUSC Health Neurology in Florence, South Carolina, where they focus on treating patients with cognitive disorders, headaches, and neuromuscular conditions. They provide comprehensive neurological care including MRI coordination and specialized infusion therapies. Their expertise extends to both clinic-based treatments and home infusion therapy management for patients requiring ongoing neurological support.

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Quick Facts

  • 9 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • MUSC Charleston - Neurology
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

MUSC Health Neurology - Florence Medical Pavilion

1594 Freedom Blvd Medical Pavilion C, Suite 206Florence, SC 29505

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9 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati Speaks English
Florence , SCTampa , FLNew York , NYFlorence , SC
Med School: Simmons University MSN-FNP Med School: Newcastle University UK
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kara Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan\xa0
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)\xa0
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health\xa0
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare\xa0
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Kara Smith has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Kara Smith has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Advanced Registered Nurse
  • Neurologist
  • Nurse Practitioner

Certifications, License, & Education

9 Years Experience

Kara Smith holds an expired medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Nurse Practitioner with an expired medical license in the state of South Carolina that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at MUSC Charleston - Neurology in 2021.

Medical School

Graduated from Simmons University MSN-FNP in 2020 and Radford University BSN in 2017.

NPI Number

Kara Smith's NPI number is 1871232603.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Kara Smith's office located?
Kara Smith's office is located at 1594 Freedom Blvd Medical Pavilion C, Suite 206, Florence, SC, 29505.

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