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: August 16, 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
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

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Molly Kay Leslie Od

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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.

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 19

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

Ophthalmology
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Care)
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Ophthalmology
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Clinic/Center (Ophthalmologic Surgery)
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1920 PICKENS ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Ophthalmology
1920 PICKENS 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 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.

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 3 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 8 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.