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ALEX STEWART MCPHERSON M.D.
NPI 1235492240
Hospitalist in Columbia, SC

Active since June 25, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 320, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-6771(803) 434-3955 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2025, Apr 26, 2022, May 22, 2018 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2015).

About Alex Stewart Mcpherson M.d. NPPES

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

ALEX STEWART MCPHERSON M.D. (NPI 1235492240) is an individual hospitalist provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (34952) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235492240
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameALEX STEWART MCPHERSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 320Columbia, SC 29203
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave, Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (803) 434-1483
Phone(803) 434-6771
Fax(803) 434-3955
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1235492240 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 34952
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 34952 (SC)
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, Columbia, SC 29203
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Taylor At MarionColumbia, SC 29220-6877 · Phone (803) 434-3955

Other Identifiers 3

OtherSC6875F935SC · Medicare
OtherS1250282SC · Medicare
Medicaid349527SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Alex Stewart Mcpherson M.d. 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 ID4688984487
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151106001530
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 6

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.
464 services256 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.
241 services228 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
219 services112 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
42 services41 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.
34 services27 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$18.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers20 claims20 services$99.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. SILAS WENDELL HOLMES II M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 200
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 296-9200
KEVIN MANLEY DO
Pediatrics
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6155
AMANDA DAWN GOINS D.O.
Internal Medicine
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 320
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6771
DR. KIM J. CHILLAG MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 200
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 296-9200
NOAH MINA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-3790
VALERIE MALVERN-BRANDT SHAH PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 200
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 296-9200
DR. BRADLEY P. PRESNAL M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, SUITE 200
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 296-9200
SUNNA KUREISHY D.O.
Pediatrics
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6155

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 Alex Mcpherson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Mcpherson is 1235492240. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2012.

Where is Alex Mcpherson located?

Alex Mcpherson practices at 14 Richland Medical Park Dr Suite 320, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 434-6771.

What is Alex Mcpherson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Alex Mcpherson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Mcpherson 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 Alex Mcpherson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Alex Mcpherson 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 Alex Mcpherson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alex Mcpherson is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Mcpherson was last updated on July 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.