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MICHAEL DAVID TICHENOR MD
NPI 1013401843
Surgery in Columbia, SC

Active since June 15, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
SURGERY CLINIC, 1801 SUNSET DRIVE, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-4166(803) 434-4183 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Michael David Tichenor Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL DAVID TICHENOR MD (NPI 1013401843) is an individual surgery provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (LL52743) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Metrohealth System, and is a graduate of State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013401843
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL DAVID TICHENORCredential: MD
Location AddressSURGERY CLINIC, 1801 SUNSET DRIVEColumbia, SC 29203
Mailing AddressSurgery Clinic, 1801 Sunset DriveColumbia, SC 29203 · (803) 434-4166 · Fax (803) 434-4183
Phone(803) 434-4166
Fax(803) 434-4183
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of Ny Upstate Medical UniversityGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2018
✔ NPI 1013401843 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · LL52743
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
SURGERY CLINIC, Columbia, SC 29203
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael David Tichenor Md 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 ID2860730280
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241119000563
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Tichenor reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hh Physicians Network
320 mi
Specialist
101 SIVLEY RD SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891359683 (256) 801-6036
Fisher-Titus Medical Care LLC
501 mi
Family Medicine
272 BENEDICT AVENUE
Norwalk, OH 44857
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 137 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467636399 (419) 668-8101
The Metrohealth System
511 mi
Multi-Specialty
2500 METROHEALTH DR
Cleveland, OH 44109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2,147 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053353896 (216) 957-2442

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Metrohealth System

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360059
Location2500 Metrohealth DriveCleveland, OH 44109 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fisher-Titus Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norwalk, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360065
Location272 Benedict AvenueNorwalk, OH 44857 · Huron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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 Michael Tichenor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Tichenor is 1013401843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2018.

Where is Michael Tichenor located?

Michael Tichenor practices at Surgery Clinic 1801 Sunset Drive, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 434-4166.

What is Michael Tichenor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Michael Tichenor enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Tichenor 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 organizations bill Medicare for Michael Tichenor's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Tichenor reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Hh Physicians Network (Huntsville, AL), Fisher-Titus Medical Care LLC (Norwalk, OH) and The Metrohealth System (Cleveland, OH). Each 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 Michael Tichenor's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Tichenor accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 5 other insurers list Michael Tichenor 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.

Is Michael Tichenor affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Tichenor is affiliated with Metrohealth System and Fisher-Titus Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Tichenor was last updated on June 15, 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.