Cara Bird, MD
Cara Bird, MD is a Pediatrics Physician in Charleston, SC, registered under NPI 1003493321. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Charleston, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Aug 28, 2026. Parking is available about 749 ft away at Jonathan Lucas Garage. The nearest transit stop is 646 ft away, served by Jonathan Lucas St / MUSC Quad. A pharmacy sits 0.28 mi from the entrance (Walgreens), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.29 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Transit Ashley Ave / Doughty St 125 ft ~1 min
Coffee Caviar & Bananas 174 ft ~1 min
170 Ashley Avenue, Charleston 29425
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00
Parking Ashley-Rutledge Parking Garage 193 ft ~1 min
158 Ashley Avenue, Charleston 29403
Hotel 5 Doughty Street 268 ft ~2 min
Transit Rutledge Ave / Vanderhorst St 423 ft ~2 min
Restaurant Volpe's 439 ft ~2 min
161 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston 29403
Tu-Sa 17:00-21:00
Hotel Bee & Blossom | Historic Charm 555 ft ~3 min
184 Ashley Avenue, Charleston 29403
Transit Jonathan Lucas St / MUSC Quad 646 ft ~3 min
Parking Rutledge Tower Garage 648 ft ~3 min
81 Vanderhorst Street, Charleston 29401
Coffee Hollings Café 752 ft ~3 min
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston 29425
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00
Parking Jonathan Lucas Garage 749 ft ~3 min
97 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston 29403
Convenience Circle K 833 ft ~4 min
246 Calhoun Street, Charleston 29401
Gas station Circle K 850 ft ~4 min
Hotel The Ashley 913 ft ~4 min
Restaurant Charleston Cheese 0.24 mi ~5 min
226 Calhoun Street, Charleston 29403
Mo-Sa 15:00-23:00
Restaurant Brown Dog Deli 0.25 mi ~6 min
225 Calhoun Street, Charleston 29401
Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-16:00
Convenience Charlie's on Jasper 0.28 mi ~6 min
1 Jasper Street, Charleston 29403
Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Pharmacy Walgreens 0.28 mi ~6 min
200 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston 29403
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Coffee Starbucks 0.29 mi ~6 min
31 Courtenay Drive, Charleston 29425
Mo-Fr 05:30-16:00
Convenience Charlie's on Spring 0.34 mi ~7 min
119 Spring Street, Charleston 29403
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Gas station BP 0.47 mi ~10 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 92110 | SC | Pediatrics Physician primary |
| 92110 | SC | Hospitalist Physician |
This provider holds licence 92110 issued in SC. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine
- PAC ID
- 3072044494
- Enrollment ID
- I20251117003580
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Pediatrics covers
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 208000000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208000000X | Pediatrics Physician | 92110 | SC | primary |
| 208M00000X | Hospitalist Physician | 92110 | SC |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003493321 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202 Charleston, SC 29425 (843) 792-2300 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Sum = 59 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 1 · actual last digit = 1
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.