Dr. Karen M. Ullian
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 40 years
- Graduated from: New York University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1981
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1790783413
Dr. Karen M. Ullian M.D.
Ophthalmologist
She is located at 1548 Ashley River Road in Charleston, SC 29407. Can help patients with the following: Crossed Eyes, Keratoconus, LASIK, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Usher Syndrome. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790783413. Appointment can be made via the phone number (843) 556-0218. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Karen M. Ullian.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Chalazion
- Color Blindness
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Herpes of the Eye
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Scleritis
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Karen M. Ullian
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Karen M. Ullian as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Network data as of Sep 1, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 65 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Beaufort Bronze 1 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Bronze 2 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Gold 1 | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Silver 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Silver 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Silver 2 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Bronze 1 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Bronze 2 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Gold 1 | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 2 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Bronze 1 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Bronze 2 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Gold 1 | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Silver 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Silver 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Silver 2 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Bronze 1 | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 2 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Gold | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Silver | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Bronze 1 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Bronze 2 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Gold 1 | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Silver 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Silver 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Silver 2 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 4 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 6 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 5 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 40 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
First Choice Next
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from First Choice Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Choice Next Bronze Essential | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Bronze Premier | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Bronze Signature | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Gold Premier | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Gold Signature | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Essential | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Premier | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Signature | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential- | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard Plus Chiro | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard Plus Chiro | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard Plus Chiro | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard- | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Karen M. Ullian is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Karen M. Ullian is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .
Bills through: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Allergan | $381 |
| Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc. | $137 |
| Bausch And Lomb | $113 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $879 |
Studies
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1981
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian treat?
Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian provides treatment for Crossed Eyes, Keratoconus, LASIK, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Usher Syndrome. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian?
Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian's office is located at 1548 Ashley River Road in Charleston, SC 29407.
Has Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian is affiliated with MUSC MEDICAL CENTER.
Does Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina?
Yes, Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Karen Menzer Ullian is affiliated with Carolina Eyecare Physicians LLC.