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SARAH BARRETT EKMAN PA-C
NPI 1053956474
Physician Assistant in West Columbia, SC

Active since November 08, 2019PECOS Enrolled
131 SUMMERPLACE DR, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169(803) 794-4585(803) 796-8924 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 21, 2022, Nov 8, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Sarah Barrett Ekman Pa-c NPPES

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

SARAH BARRETT EKMAN PA-C (NPI 1053956474) is an individual physician assistant in West Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (3420) and active in the NPI registry since November 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053956474
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH BARRETT EKMANCredential: PA-C
Location Address131 SUMMERPLACE DRWest Columbia, SC 29169-3058
Mailing Address131 Summerplace DrWest Columbia, SC 29169-3058 · (803) 794-4585 · Fax (803) 796-8924
Phone(803) 794-4585
Fax(803) 796-8924
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1053956474 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 3420
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
131 SUMMERPLACE DR, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111 Gateway Corners ParkColumbia, SC 29203-8902 · Phone (803) 462-2300

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sarah Barrett Ekman Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29169 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.

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.

JOEL JOSEPH MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
131 SUMMERPLACE DR
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 794-4585
MRS. MALLORY BUNTON ANDERSON FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
131 SUMMERPLACE DR
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 794-4585
NELSON E SEABROOK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
131 SUMMERPLACE DR
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 794-4585
LAUREN KRISTEN LEACH APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
131 SUMMERPLACE DR
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (749) 780-3590
CONSULTANTS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY PA
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
131 SUMMERPLACE DR
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 794-4585
MERRITT LEE STEVENSON N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
131 SUMMERPLACE DR
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 794-4585
MRS. GRETCHEN ARLENE GRAVEL ARNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
131 SUMMERPLACE DR
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 794-4585
RAJEEV VASUDEVA MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
131 SUMMERPLACE DR
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 794-4585

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 Sarah Ekman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Ekman is 1053956474. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2019.

Where is Sarah Ekman located?

Sarah Ekman practices at 131 Summerplace Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169. The listed phone number is (803) 794-4585.

What is Sarah Ekman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Sarah Ekman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Ekman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Sarah Ekman accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Sarah Ekman 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 Sarah Ekman was last updated on June 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 38 days 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.