Kara R. Cole
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Musc Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion-Epic Center
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 
Charleston, SC 

Overview

Kara Cole, ANP, specializes in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, and Liver Transplant.

Dr. Cole is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Graduate Institution

Charleston - Medical University Of South Carolina (MUSC), 2006

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in SC

Hospital Affiliations

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Musc Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Musc Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion-Epic Center
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Other Locations
MUSC Health Ashley River Tower
25 Courtenay Dr, Charleston, SC 29425

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Cole has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara R. Cole

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara R. Cole?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara R. Cole by calling their office at 843-876-5146. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kara R. Cole a top-rated expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara R. Cole is classified as an Advanced expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kara R. Cole specialize in?

While Dr. Kara R. Cole is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Kara R. Cole accept my insurance?

Dr. Kara R. Cole accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-5146 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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