NICOLE ANN OCHS PA-C
NPI 1154917383
Physician Assistant in Columbia, SC

Active since December 11, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-8800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Nicole Ann Ochs Pa-c NPPES

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

NICOLE ANN OCHS PA-C (NPI 1154917383) is an individual physician assistant in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (PENDING) and active in the NPI registry since December 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154917383
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE ANN OCHSCredential: PA-C
Location Address2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300Columbia, SC 29203-6839
Mailing Address8863 Dunsmore RdNewport, MI 48166-9315
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2020
NPI 1154917383 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 · PENDING
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 ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License PENDING (SC)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300, Columbia, SC 29203

Accepted Insurance

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

Nicole Ann Ochs Pa-c 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 ID3577979152
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210305000500
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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
102 services37 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sumter, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420070
Location129 N Washington StSumter, SC 29150 · Sumter 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.

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 20

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

Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Surgery
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Surgery
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Plastic Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

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 Nicole Ochs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Ochs is 1154917383. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2020.

Where is Nicole Ochs located?

Nicole Ochs practices at 2 Medical Park Rd Ste 300, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 434-8800.

What is Nicole Ochs's specialty?

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

Is Nicole Ochs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Ochs 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 Nicole Ochs accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Nicole Ochs 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 Nicole Ochs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Ochs is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital and Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Ochs was last updated on December 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.