JOSHUA BENJAMIN SKAGGS MD
NPI 1043522246
Emergency Medicine in Columbia, SC

Active since July 06, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-1663(803) 434-3894 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2022, Sep 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Joshua Benjamin Skaggs Md NPPES

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

JOSHUA BENJAMIN SKAGGS MD (NPI 1043522246) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (32772) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043522246
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA BENJAMIN SKAGGSCredential: MD
Location Address14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320Columbia, SC 29203-6896
Mailing AddressPo Box 935722Atlanta, GA 31193-5722 · (843) 792-6200
Fax(803) 434-3894
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2022
NPI 1043522246 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in SC · 32772
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320, Columbia, SC 29203

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12435 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29204-2026 · Phone (803) 856-5300

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid327729SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua Benjamin Skaggs 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 ID8123278306
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121024000508
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 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
166 services164 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
109 services107 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
29 services29 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420018
Location5 Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203 · Richland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420026
Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County
Emergency services

Prisma Health Baptist

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420086
Location1330 Taylor At Marion StColumbia, SC 29220 · Richland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420106
Location400 Palmetto Health ParkwayColumbia, SC 29212 · Lexington 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
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Internal Medicine
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Internal Medicine
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Internal Medicine
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Internal Medicine
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Hospitalist
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Internal Medicine
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Internal Medicine
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1043522246, enumerated as an "individual" on July 06, 2010.

The provider is located at 14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 320 COLUMBIA, SC 29203 and the phone number is (803) 434-1663.

Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Joshua Skaggs is affiliated with: PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL, MUSC HEALTH COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER DOWNTOWN, PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST and PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST PARKRIDGE.