DR. HEYWARD HUTCHINSON FOUCHE' JR. MD
NPI 1225128515
Anesthesiology in Columbia, SC

Active since October 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1330 TAYLOR ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201(803) 296-5433 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 28, 2022, Feb 3, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Heyward Hutchinson Fouche' Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. HEYWARD HUTCHINSON FOUCHE' JR. MD (NPI 1225128515) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (14501) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225128515
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEYWARD HUTCHINSON FOUCHE' JR.Credential: MD
Location Address1330 TAYLOR STColumbia, SC 29201-2915
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 522-2286 · Fax (803) 708-1370
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateOctober 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 28, 2022
✔ NPI 1225128515 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 14501
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 14501 (SC)
1330 TAYLOR ST, Columbia, SC 29201

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1240 Stoneridge Dr, Suite 304Columbia, SC 29210-8013 · Phone (803) 708-8126 · Fax (803) 708-1370

Other Identifiers 6

Other050028876SC · Rr Medicare
Other145015SC · Select Health
Medicaid145015SC
Other77834SC · Medcost
Other4229861SC · Aetna
Other2001250SC · Ccp

Accepted 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Heyward Hutchinson Fouche' Jr. 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 ID8426247701
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110118001260
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 Heyward Fouche' reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
1330 TAYLOR ST
Columbia, SC 29201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 3,281 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
59 services59 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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 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

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.

Hospitalist
1330 TAYLOR ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Anesthesiology
1330 TAYLOR ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Anesthesiology
1330 TAYLOR ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
General Acute Care Hospital
1330 TAYLOR ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Anesthesiology
1330 TAYLOR ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
General Acute Care Hospital
1330 TAYLOR ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Anesthesiology
1330 TAYLOR ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
General Acute Care Hospital
1330 TAYLOR ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201

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 Heyward Fouche''s NPI number?

The NPI number for Heyward Fouche' is 1225128515. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 15, 2006.

Where is Heyward Fouche' located?

Heyward Fouche' practices at 1330 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201. The listed phone number is (803) 296-5433.

What is Heyward Fouche''s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Heyward Fouche' enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heyward Fouche' 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 organization bills Medicare for Heyward Fouche''s services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heyward Fouche' reassigns Medicare benefits to Prisma Health University Medical Group (Columbia, SC). The 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 Heyward Fouche''s services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heyward Fouche' accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter of North Carolina list Heyward Fouche' 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 Heyward Fouche' affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heyward Fouche' is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heyward Fouche' was last updated on November 28, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.