Nurse Practitioners in South Carolina
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10,485
Nurse Practitioners
100%
Accepting patients
27%
Most common: NP
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About nurse practitioners in South Carolina
South Carolina is home to 10,485 licensed nurse practitioners, one of the larger nurse practitioner workforces in the country. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is NP (27%), which stands for Nurse Practitioner. APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) is the second most common at 15%.
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia train nurse practitioners in the state. Notable hospitals include MUSC Health University Medical Center, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Health systems such as MUSC Health, Prisma Health, and Roper St. Francis Healthcare employ many of the state's nurse practitioners.
58% accept Medicare. Patients with Healthy Connections should verify coverage directly, as not all nurse practitioners participate. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-26065, qhp-73107, and molina.
The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is the oldest medical school in the South, founded in 1824.
Frequently asked questions about nurse practitioners in South Carolina
South Carolina has 10,485 licensed nurse practitioners. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of nurse practitioners in South Carolina are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among nurse practitioners in South Carolina include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-26065, qhp-73107, and molina. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $20 to $50. An annual physical is $0 (covered preventive). An urgent care NP visit copay is $30 to $75. A telehealth visit copay is $0 to $50. Actual costs in South Carolina depend on the provider and your insurance plan. NP visits cost the same as physician visits from a patient perspective. Insurance copays do not differ based on provider type. NPs often have better availability for same-day and next-day appointments.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. South Carolina has 10,485 nurse practitioners. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
NP stands for Nurse Practitioner and APRN stands for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Both are equivalent qualifications. In South Carolina, 27% hold the NP credential and 15% hold APRN. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
58% of nurse practitioners in South Carolina accept Medicare. Medicare Part B covers NP visits at 85% of the physician fee schedule. Your copay remains the same as for a physician visit. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some nurse practitioners in South Carolina accept Healthy Connections, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers NP visits in all states at the same level as physician visits. NPs serve a significant portion of Medicaid patients, especially in rural areas. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Healthy Connections participation before scheduling.
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Insurance & Nurse Practitioner coverage
Top accepted carriers in South Carolina include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-26065, qhp-73107, and molina.
All insurance plans cover nurse practitioner visits. Copays and cost-sharing are typically the same as physician visits. Medicare reimburses NPs at 85% of the physician fee schedule, but this does not affect your copay. NPs are listed in insurance directories alongside physicians. If you are looking for a primary care provider accepting new patients, NPs often have shorter wait times for new patient appointments.
