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BENSON GARRICK MESSER MD
NPI 1871752055
Emergency Medicine in Columbia, SC

Active since June 03, 2008PECOS Enrolled
2435 FOREST DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29204(803) 361-1282 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 4, 2022, Oct 5, 2021, Feb 3, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Benson Garrick Messer Md NPPES

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

BENSON GARRICK MESSER MD (NPI 1871752055) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (30832) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871752055
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameBENSON GARRICK MESSERCredential: MD
Location Address2435 FOREST DRColumbia, SC 29204-2026
Mailing AddressPo Box 953722Atlanta, GA 31195-3722 · (843) 792-6200
Phone(803) 361-1282
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 4, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1871752055 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 30832
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesTaxonomy 207PE0004X · License LL30832 (SC)
2435 FOREST DR, Columbia, SC 29204
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 114 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350Columbia, SC 29203-6896 · Phone (803) 434-1663 · Fax (803) 434-3894

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidPENDINGSC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Benson Garrick Messer Md 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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Benson Messer reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
0.7 mi
Multi-Specialty
3555 HARDEN STREET EXT STE 300
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 1,466 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275988321 (803) 545-5000
Prisma Health-Midlands
1.3 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1330 TAYLOR ST
Columbia, SC 29201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 373 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205889458 (803) 296-2548
Musc Community Physicians
49 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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
186 services181 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
150 services148 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29204 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 20

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

PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, LLC
General Acute Care Hospital
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Richland County (803) 256-5300
DIANNE JENKINS
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DR, 7TH FLOOR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Richland County (803) 454-2613
ERIK MYHRER MD
Emergency Medicine
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Richland County (803) 256-5300
JOSEPH SELIG MORSE FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Richland County (864) 314-9027
HOLLY GORDON KEELS RRT
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Richland County (803) 256-5300
PROVIDENCE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Richland County (803) 256-5300
LISA MARIE RYDER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Richland County (803) 256-5300
MRS. SMITA PATEL CST
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Richland County (803) 638-1399

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 Benson Messer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benson Messer is 1871752055. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2008.

Where is Benson Messer located?

Benson Messer practices at 2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204. The listed phone number is (803) 361-1282.

What is Benson Messer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Benson Messer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benson Messer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Benson Messer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benson Messer reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands (Columbia, SC), Prisma Health-Midlands (Columbia, 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 Benson Messer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benson Messer accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next list Benson Messer 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 Benson Messer was last updated on January 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.