1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. South Carolina
  4. Columbia
  5. Pediatrics
  6. NPI Profile

LAURA BARNHART ALBERG M.D.
NPI 1720075393
Pediatrics in Columbia, SC

Active since September 29, 2005PECOS Enrolled
601 CLEMSON RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29229(803) 788-6146(803) 462-0312 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 19, 2019, Dec 9, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Laura Barnhart Alberg M.d. NPPES

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

LAURA BARNHART ALBERG M.D. (NPI 1720075393) is an individual pediatrics provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (29466) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720075393
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA BARNHART ALBERGCredential: M.D.
Location Address601 CLEMSON RDColumbia, SC 29229-4341
Mailing Address601 Clemson RdColumbia, SC 29229-4341 · (803) 788-6146 · Fax (803) 462-0312
Phone(803) 788-6146
Fax(803) 462-0312
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1720075393 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 29466
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
601 CLEMSON RD, Columbia, SC 29229
Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Laura Barnhart Alberg M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Laura Alberg reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc.
12 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
40 BALDWIN AVE.
Lugoff, SC 29078
NPI 1487712923 (803) 408-3262

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 29229 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
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 7

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

SOUTH CAROLINA PEDIATRICS ALLIANCE, LLC
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
601 CLEMSON RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Richland County (803) 788-6146
DR. BARRY W CABINESS MD
Pediatrics
601 CLEMSON RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Richland County (803) 788-4886
RICHARD D SHROUDS MD
Pediatrics
601 CLEMSON RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Richland County (803) 788-6146
JENNIFER M SOROOS MD
Pediatrics
601 CLEMSON RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Richland County (803) 788-4886
NADA J HAMZY MD
Pediatrics
601 CLEMSON RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Richland County (803) 788-6146
KIERSTEN LEIGH LOFTON M.D.
Pediatrics
601 CLEMSON RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Richland County (803) 788-4886
BRITTANY WATSON PAGE M.D.
Pediatrics
601 CLEMSON RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29229
Richland County (803) 886-1467

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 Laura Alberg's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Alberg is 1720075393. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2005.

Where is Laura Alberg located?

Laura Alberg practices at 601 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229. The listed phone number is (803) 788-6146.

What is Laura Alberg's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Laura Alberg enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Alberg is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Laura Alberg's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Alberg reassigns Medicare benefits to Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. (Lugoff, 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 Laura Alberg's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Alberg accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next and 2 other insurers list Laura Alberg 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 Laura Alberg was last updated on July 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.