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DR. RICHARD LESESNE FRIERSON M.D.
NPI 1003878547
Psychiatry & Neurology - Forensic Psychiatry in Columbia, SC

Active since April 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
15 MEDICAL PARK RD, SUITE 301, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 255-3400(803) 255-3420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 28, 2018, Mar 28, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Richard Lesesne Frierson M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD LESESNE FRIERSON M.D. (NPI 1003878547) is an individual forensic psychiatry provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (14444) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003878547
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084F0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD LESESNE FRIERSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address15 MEDICAL PARK RD, SUITE 301Columbia, SC 29203-8003
Mailing AddressPo Box 743904Atlanta, GA 30374-3904 · (803) 296-7320 · Fax (803) 296-7330
Phone(803) 255-3400
Fax(803) 255-3420
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1003878547 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Forensic PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084F0202X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 14444
Definition
Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License 14444 (SC)
15 MEDICAL PARK RD, Columbia, SC 29203
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid144445SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Lesesne Frierson M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6204966658
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100610000668
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
17 services13 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

99.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality90.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JOSHUA TAYLOR THORNHILL IV MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
15 MEDICAL PARK RD, SUITE 103
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-4300
DR. NIOAKA NICOLE CAMPBELL M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
15 MEDICAL PARK RD, SUITE 103
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-4300
DR. DONNA SCHWARTZ MADDOX M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Forensic Psychiatry)
15 MEDICAL PARK RD, SUITE 103
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-4300
DR. TORA L BRAWLEY PH.D.
Psychologist (Forensic)
15 MEDICAL PARK RD, SUITE 103
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-4300
PROF. JANE R LITTMANN PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
15 MEDICAL PARK RD, SUITE 103
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-4300
MS. ALLISON FOSTER DEFELICE PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
15 MEDICAL PARK RD, SUITE 103
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-4300
DR. RICHARD KENT HARDING SR. M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
15 MEDICAL PARK RD, SUITE 103
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-4300
DR. TERRELL HILDA WHITE
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
15 MEDICAL PARK RD, SUITE 103
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-4300

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Frierson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Frierson is 1003878547. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2006.

Where is Richard Frierson located?

Richard Frierson practices at 15 Medical Park Rd Suite 301, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 255-3400.

What is Richard Frierson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Forensic Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084F0202X.

Is Richard Frierson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Frierson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Richard Frierson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Providence Health Plan list Richard Frierson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Frierson was last updated on April 3, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.