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ASSOCIATES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY PA
NPI 1871596593
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Columbia, SC

Active since May 27, 2005CLIA 42D1000041 · Certificate of Compliance
1070 WILDEWOOD CTR DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29229(803) 788-1100(803) 788-4522 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Associates In Gastroenterology Pa NPPES

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

ASSOCIATES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY PA (NPI 1871596593) is a healthcare organization registered as a gastroenterology in Columbia, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through April 29, 2027 and lists Siva Kumar Chockalingam, Medical Doctorpresident, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871596593
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Legal Business NameASSOCIATES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY PA
Location Address1070 WILDEWOOD CTR DRColumbia, SC 29229-9785
Mailing Address1070 Wildewood Ctr DrColumbia, SC 29229-9785 · (803) 788-1100 · Fax (803) 788-4522
Phone(803) 788-1100
Fax(803) 788-4522
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSiva Kumar ChockalingamMedical Doctorpresident · (803) 788-1100
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 2012
✔ NPI 1871596593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
1070 WILDEWOOD CTR DR, Columbia, SC 29229
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid176712SC
Medicare PIN7303SC

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Associates In Gastroenterology Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Associates In Gastroenterology PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Siva Chockalingam, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1356300792
1070 WILDEWOOD CTR DR
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 788-1100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Paula Anderson, M.D.
Pathology
NPI 1568431674
290 COUNTRY CLUB DR SUITE 100
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(239) 348-4319
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare198 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 42D1000041

Associates In Gastroenterology · Columbia, SC
Active · expires Apr 29, 2027
CLIA Number42D1000041
Laboratory TypeAncillary Testing Site In Health Care Center
Certificate Effective DateApril 30, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 29, 2027
Laboratory DirectorPaula A. Anderson
Laboratory Phone(803) 788-1100
Laboratory LocationAssociates In Gastroenterology1070 Wildewood Centre Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Associates In Gastroenterology PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Associates In Gastroenterology PA is 1871596593. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005.

Where is Associates In Gastroenterology PA located?

Associates In Gastroenterology PA is located at 1070 Wildewood Ctr Dr, Columbia, SC 29229. The listed phone number is (803) 788-1100.

What is Associates In Gastroenterology PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Associates In Gastroenterology PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Associates In Gastroenterology PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Associates In Gastroenterology PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Associates In Gastroenterology PA, in Gastroenterology and Pathology. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Associates In Gastroenterology PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 42D1000041) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 29, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Associates In Gastroenterology PA accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Associates In Gastroenterology PA 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 Associates In Gastroenterology PA was last updated on January 13, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.