DR. BENJAMIN DANIEL PAYSINGER JR. M.D.
NPI 1689748881
Otolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology in Columbia, SC

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YX0901X and a focus in Otology & Neurotology.

NPI Status: Active since November 20, 2006

Contact Information

2801 DEVINE ST STE 101
COLUMBIA, SC
ZIP 29205
Phone: (803) 256-7076
Fax: (803) 256-0961

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 12, 2026.

Table of Contents

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Otolaryngology
Otology & Neurotology
PECOS Enrolled

About BENJAMIN PAYSINGER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Paysinger, a provider established in Columbia, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in otology & neurotology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689748881 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YX0901X with license number 13383 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI: 1689748881
Provider Name: DR. BENJAMIN DANIEL PAYSINGER JR. M.D.
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 2801 DEVINE ST STE 101 COLUMBIA, SC 29205
Location Phone: (803) 256-7076
Location Fax: (803) 256-0961
Mailing Address: 2801 DEVINE ST STE 101 COLUMBIA, SC 29205
Mailing Phone: (803) 256-7076
Mailing Fax: (803) 256-0961
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 11-20-2006
Last Update Date: 03-29-2018
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Otolaryngology Otology & Neurotology
Taxonomy Code: 207YX0901X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 13383
License State: SC
Taxonomy Description: An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Benjamin Paysinger is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1689748881, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 79. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 79 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6

Check

Target digit

Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 79

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 79 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 79 = 1

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1689748881.