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APREL SAMANTHA BARNES M.D.
NPI 1194163832
Pediatrics in West Columbia, SC

Active since June 04, 2013PECOS Enrolled
500 N 12TH ST, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169(803) 217-0415(803) 939-1650 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2026, Aug 9, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Aprel Samantha Barnes M.d. NPPES

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

APREL SAMANTHA BARNES M.D. (NPI 1194163832) is an individual pediatrics provider in West Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (39966) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194163832
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameAPREL SAMANTHA BARNESCredential: M.D.
Location Address500 N 12TH STWest Columbia, SC 29169-6502
Mailing AddressPo Box 3788Columbia, SC 29230-3788 · (803) 733-5969 · Fax (803) 753-5591
Phone(803) 217-0415
Fax(803) 939-1650
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1194163832 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 39966
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
500 N 12TH ST, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.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 (PECOS)

Aprel Samantha Barnes M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center Inc.
0.4 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
407 N BROWN ST
West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 145 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538674254 (803) 995-8936

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 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
$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 2

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

AMANDA LYNN GOODNO MD
Pediatrics
500 N 12TH ST
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 217-0415
EAU CLAIRE COOPERATIVE HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
500 N 12TH ST
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 217-0415

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 Aprel Barnes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aprel Barnes is 1194163832. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2013.

Where is Aprel Barnes located?

Aprel Barnes practices at 500 N 12th St, West Columbia, SC 29169. The listed phone number is (803) 217-0415.

What is Aprel Barnes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Aprel Barnes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aprel Barnes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Aprel Barnes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list Aprel Barnes 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 Aprel Barnes was last updated on October 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.