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RICHARD J. WASSERMANN M.D.
NPI 1336191931
Plastic Surgery in Columbia, SC

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1220 BLANDING ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201(803) 779-1200(803) 779-1220 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Richard J. Wassermann M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD J. WASSERMANN M.D. (NPI 1336191931) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (19438) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336191931
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD J. WASSERMANNCredential: M.D.
Location Address1220 BLANDING STColumbia, SC 29201-2816
Mailing Address1220 Blanding StColumbia, SC 29201-2816 · (803) 779-1200 · Fax (803) 779-1220
Phone(803) 779-1200
Fax(803) 779-1220
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1336191931 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 19438
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
1220 BLANDING ST, Columbia, SC 29201
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidGP3494SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.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 (PECOS)

Richard J. Wassermann M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8527001338
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111202000013
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
18 services17 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 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

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
$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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,350 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
80%2,611 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%2,611 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
66%1,022 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
27%163 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
66%1,022 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
4%26 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

PLASTIC SURGERY CONSULTANTS, LLC
Specialist
1220 BLANDING ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 779-1200
DR. JOHN A BATES D.O
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1220 BLANDING ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 234-2010
PLASTIC SURGERY CONSULTANTS
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1220 BLANDING ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 779-1200

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 Richard Wassermann's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Wassermann is 1336191931. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Richard Wassermann located?

Richard Wassermann practices at 1220 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201. The listed phone number is (803) 779-1200.

What is Richard Wassermann's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Richard Wassermann enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Wassermann is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Wassermann accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Richard Wassermann 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 Richard Wassermann affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Wassermann is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Wassermann was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 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.