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DR. MOLLY KAY PALMER OD
NPI 1457108516
Optometrist in Columbia, SC

Active since May 06, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1920 PICKENS ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201(803) 779-3070(803) 771-7639 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 7, 2025, Jun 30, 2025, May 6, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Molly Kay Palmer Od NPPES

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

DR. MOLLY KAY PALMER OD (NPI 1457108516) is an individual optometrist in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2479) and active in the NPI registry since May 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457108516
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MOLLY KAY PALMERCredential: OD
Location Address1920 PICKENS STColumbia, SC 29201-2632
Mailing Address1541 Nunamaker DrColumbia, SC 29210-6667 · (989) 745-4497
Phone(803) 779-3070
Fax(803) 771-7639
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1457108516 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 2479
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1920 PICKENS ST, Columbia, SC 29201
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Molly Kay Leslie Od

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Molly Kay Palmer Od 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 ID547788960
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250519002756
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 Molly Palmer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Columbia Eye Clinic PA
0.1 mi
Clinic/Center
1920 PICKENS ST
Columbia, SC 29201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720044514 (803) 779-3070

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 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
$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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

STEPHEN ALOYSIUS CROSS MD
Ophthalmology
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 779-3070
DR. JOSE A RODRIGUEZ DNP
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Care)
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (301) 820-0301
WILLIAM ARNOLD JOHNSON SR. MD
Ophthalmology
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 779-3070
COLUMBIA EYE SURG CENTER INC
Clinic/Center (Ophthalmologic Surgery)
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 779-3070
MARY O POLK
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 254-7732
WILLIAM FORT CROSSWELL MD
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 779-3070
DR. JOSHUA GRAY NUNN M.D.
Ophthalmology
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 779-3070
HAL HOLLAND CROSSWELL III MD
Ophthalmology
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 779-3070

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 Molly Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Molly Palmer is 1457108516. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2024. The provider is also known as Molly Kay Leslie Od.

Where is Molly Palmer located?

Molly Palmer practices at 1920 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201. The listed phone number is (803) 779-3070.

What is Molly Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Molly Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Molly Palmer 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 Molly Palmer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Molly Palmer reassigns Medicare benefits to Columbia Eye Clinic PA (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 Molly Palmer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Molly Palmer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 4 other insurers list Molly Palmer 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 Molly Palmer was last updated on December 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.