DR. ROBERT RUSH BROWN MD
NPI 1316960040
Internal Medicine in Columbia, SC

Active since July 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A, COLUMBIA, SC 29201(803) 929-2955 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2026, Feb 8, 2024, Aug 31, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Robert Rush Brown Md NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT RUSH BROWN MD (NPI 1316960040) is an individual internal medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (27053) and active in the NPI registry since July 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

NPI1316960040
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT RUSH BROWNCredential: MD
Location Address1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8AColumbia, SC 29201-2955
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 522-8603
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1316960040 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 27053✔ Licensed in GA · 080654✔ Licensed in FL · ME 109061
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A, Columbia, SC 29201

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)R. Rush Brown Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16439 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209-1638 · Phone (803) 776-4000

Other Identifiers 2

OtherP00754309SC · Railroad Mc Id-rsfpn
Medicaid270539SC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert Rush Brown 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 ID4880791045
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070523000048
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 Robert Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
3555 HARDEN STREET EXT STE 300
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 1,466 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29201 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Internal Medicine
1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Family Medicine
1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Internal Medicine
1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Internal Medicine
1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Internal Medicine
1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A
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 Robert Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Brown is 1316960040. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006. The provider is also known as R. Rush Brown MD.

Where is Robert Brown located?

Robert Brown practices at 1301 Taylor St Ste 8A, Columbia, SC 29201. The listed phone number is (803) 929-2955.

What is Robert Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Robert Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Brown 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 Robert Brown's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands (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 Robert Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Brown accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Robert Brown 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 Robert Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Brown is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Brown was last updated on April 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.