DR. RICHARD JC FELTON MD
NPI 1699782193
Surgery in West Columbia, SC

Active since August 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169(803) 936-3300(803) 936-7735 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 27, 2020, Sep 29, 2020, Jan 30, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Richard Jc Felton Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD JC FELTON MD (NPI 1699782193) is an individual surgery provider in West Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (16012) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699782193
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD JC FELTONCredential: MD
Location Address146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400West Columbia, SC 29169-4800
Mailing AddressPo Box 6069West Columbia, SC 29171-6069
Fax(803) 936-7735
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2020
NPI 1699782193 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in SC · 16012
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400, West Columbia, SC 29169

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidTL9854SC

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. Richard Jc Felton 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 ID4981591237
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040302000141
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
95 services69 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
61 services61 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
15 services15 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
14 services14 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lexington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Columbia, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420073
Location2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 · Lexington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29169 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.

83.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.45
Promoting Interoperability89
Improvement Activities40
Cost72.17

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each A4419
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers15 claims1,140 services$1.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Physician Assistant (Medical)
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Surgery
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Colon & Rectal Surgery
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Surgery
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Surgery
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Social Worker (Clinical)
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Surgery
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Nurse Practitioner
146 E HOSPITAL DR STE 400
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169

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 Felton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Felton is 1699782193. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2006.

Where is Richard Felton located?

Richard Felton practices at 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, West Columbia, SC 29169. The listed phone number is (803) 936-3300.

What is Richard Felton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Richard Felton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Felton 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 Richard Felton accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Molina Healthcare list Richard Felton 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 Felton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Felton is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Felton was last updated on October 27, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.