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DR. LEONARDO FATOR GOUVEA BONILHA M.D. , PH.D.
NPI 1861699969
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Columbia, SC

Active since July 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-8050(803) 933-3005 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2023, Nov 4, 2022, Feb 2, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Leonardo Fator Gouvea Bonilha M.d. , Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. LEONARDO FATOR GOUVEA BONILHA M.D. , PH.D. (NPI 1861699969) is an individual neurology provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (30145) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861699969
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEONARDO FATOR GOUVEA BONILHACredential: M.D. , PH.D.
Location Address8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420Columbia, SC 29203-8004
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 522-8603
Phone(803) 434-8050
Fax(803) 933-3005
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1861699969 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 30145✔ Licensed in SC · LL30145✔ Licensed in GA · 90870
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · EpilepsyTaxonomy 2084E0001X · License 90870 (GA)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420, Columbia, SC 29203
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 112 Executive Park Dr NEAtlanta, GA 30329-2206 · Phone (404) 778-5943
Location 2171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425-8908 · Phone (843) 792-1414 · Fax (843) 792-8626

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.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. Leonardo Fator Gouvea Bonilha M.d. , Ph.d. 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 ID6901053107
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120822000821
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Leonardo Bonilha reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
Same address
Orthopaedic Surgery
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 200
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 1,466 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346761897 (803) 296-9200
The Regional Medical Center Of Orangeburg And Calhoun Counties
36 mi
Hospitalist
3000 ST. MATTHEWS ROAD
Orangeburg, SC 29118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 94 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003889676 (803) 395-2200
University Medical Associates
101 mi
Multi-Specialty
2125 CHARLIE HALL BLVD, SUITE 100
Charleston, SC 29414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760413835 (843) 792-1414
Georgetown Memorial Hospital
110 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
606 BLACK RIVER RD
Georgetown, SC 29440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 261 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982604021 (843) 527-7000
Waccamaw Community Hospital
119 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
4070 HIGHWAY 17 BYPASS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 249 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972503910 (843) 652-1000

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 4

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.

Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional 95720
This procedure monitors brain wave activity over 12-26 hours using Video EEG (VEEG). It involves recording brain waves and video to detect irregularities. A healthcare professional will review the data and provide a report. It's non-invasive and safe.
73 services38 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 61-119 minutes 95813
The procedure you're having is an EEG, which measures your brain's electrical activity. Electrodes placed on your scalp capture signals that are recorded for 61-119 minutes. This helps identify any irregularities, aiding in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy or sleep disorders.
40 services39 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
22 services22 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 2-12 hours with review and report by health care professional 95718
This procedure, known as a Video EEG (VEEG), records brain wave activity for 2-12 hours. It involves attaching electrodes to your scalp and monitoring brain waves while a video records your actions. This helps health professionals understand and diagnose neurological issues.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420018
Location5 Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203 · Richland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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
$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.

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.

99.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality90.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. JEFFREY ROY MEYERS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8050
ANITA RAMANATHAN
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8050
STACEY KERR PA-C
Physician Assistant
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8050
MATTHEW RION ECKERMANN DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8050
SANDEEP GILL MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8050
NIKHIL BABU DAVULURI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8050
HUIJING SUN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8050
STEPHANIE PAOLINI M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Clinical Neurophysiology)
8 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 420
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 545-6050

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 Leonardo Bonilha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leonardo Bonilha is 1861699969. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2007.

Where is Leonardo Bonilha located?

Leonardo Bonilha practices at 8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 434-8050.

What is Leonardo Bonilha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Leonardo Bonilha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leonardo Bonilha 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 Leonardo Bonilha's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leonardo Bonilha reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands (Columbia, SC), The Regional Medical Center Of Orangeburg And Calhoun Counties (Orangeburg, SC), University Medical Associates (Charleston, SC), Georgetown Memorial Hospital (Georgetown, SC) and Waccamaw Community Hospital (Murrells Inlet, 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 Leonardo Bonilha's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Leonardo Bonilha accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Leonardo Bonilha 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 Leonardo Bonilha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leonardo Bonilha is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leonardo Bonilha was last updated on October 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.