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DR. FRANK PECHAL M.D.
NPI 1003913088
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Columbia, SC

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29209(706) 776-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Frank Pechal M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FRANK PECHAL M.D. (NPI 1003913088) is an individual psychiatry provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (MD38012) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003913088
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANK PECHALCredential: M.D.
Location Address6439 GARNERS FERRY RDColumbia, SC 29209-1638
Mailing Address6439 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209-1638 · (706) 776-4000
Phone(706) 776-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2017
✔ NPI 1003913088 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · MD38012✔ Licensed in GA · 026616
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD, Columbia, SC 29209
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Other Identifiers 3

Other045509MI · License
Other026616GA · License
OtherMD38012SC · License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Frank Pechal 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 ID3476569781
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151016002197
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Frank Pechal reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Charleston Counseling Center PC
102 mi
Mental Health
871 LOWCOUNTRY BLVD STE 200
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 285 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316375678 (843) 501-1099

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29209 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ALEXANDER CORBOY DR.
Pharmacist
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Richland County (803) 776-4000
VALERIE REBECCA MCRAE FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Richland County (803) 776-4000
DR. ELISABETH J PASZKIEWICZ MD
Urology
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Richland County (803) 776-4000
MR. DOUGLAS GREGG HENRY RPH
Pharmacist
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Richland County (803) 776-4000
DR. JESSICA MARIE HENRY PHARMD
Pharmacist (Psychiatric)
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Richland County (814) 883-9026
RANDALL ANN WILSON AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Richland County (803) 776-4000
CYNTHIA LYNNE HARTMAN OTR/L, NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Richland County (803) 776-4000
DR. BETTY W. JOYCE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
6439 GARNERS FERRY RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Richland County (803) 776-4000

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 Frank Pechal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frank Pechal is 1003913088. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Frank Pechal located?

Frank Pechal practices at 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209. The listed phone number is (706) 776-4000.

What is Frank Pechal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Frank Pechal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frank Pechal 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Frank Pechal's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Frank Pechal reassigns Medicare benefits to Charleston Counseling Center PC (Mount Pleasant, SC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Frank Pechal's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Frank Pechal accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Frank Pechal 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 Frank Pechal was last updated on February 24, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.