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DR. REUBEN BENJAMIN RIDGEWAY PHD
NPI 1821237389
Psychologist - Clinical in Orangeburg, SC

Active since February 06, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1175 COOK RD STE 305, ORANGEBURG, SC 29118(803) 395-3715(803) 395-3719 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2023, Jan 18, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Reuben Benjamin Ridgeway Phd NPPES

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

DR. REUBEN BENJAMIN RIDGEWAY PHD (NPI 1821237389) is an individual clinical provider in Orangeburg, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1092) and active in the NPI registry since February 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821237389
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. REUBEN BENJAMIN RIDGEWAYCredential: PHD
Location Address1175 COOK RD STE 305Orangeburg, SC 29118-8247
Mailing Address490 Brewton StOrangeburg, SC 29115-4218 · (803) 707-3634
Phone(803) 395-3715
Fax(803) 395-3719
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1821237389 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 1092
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
1175 COOK RD STE 305, Orangeburg, SC 29118
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Reuben Benjamin Ridgeway Phd 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 ID6204009962
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111026000127
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Reuben Ridgeway reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Regional Medical Center Of Orangeburg And Calhoun Counties
Same address
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1175 COOK RD STE 145
Orangeburg, SC 29118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 94 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750713038 (803) 395-3891
Musc Community Physicians
20 mi
Internal Medicine
506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
69 services23 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29118 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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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

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

EDIT BELI LPC
Counselor (Professional)
1175 COOK RD STE 305
ORANGEBURG, SC 29118
Orangeburg County (803) 395-3715

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 Reuben Ridgeway's NPI number?

The NPI number for Reuben Ridgeway is 1821237389. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2009.

Where is Reuben Ridgeway located?

Reuben Ridgeway practices at 1175 Cook Rd Ste 305, Orangeburg, SC 29118. The listed phone number is (803) 395-3715.

What is Reuben Ridgeway's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Reuben Ridgeway enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Reuben Ridgeway 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 organizations bill Medicare for Reuben Ridgeway's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Reuben Ridgeway reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Regional Medical Center Of Orangeburg And Calhoun Counties (Orangeburg, SC) and Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC). Each 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 Reuben Ridgeway's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Reuben Ridgeway accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and UnitedHealthcare list Reuben Ridgeway 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 Reuben Ridgeway was last updated on December 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.