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MR. CANDLER GRADY MATHEWS III
NPI 1902368251
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Columbia, SC

Active since April 04, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 865-4500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2025, Jul 15, 2024, Apr 4, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Mr. Candler Grady Mathews Iii NPPES

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

MR. CANDLER GRADY MATHEWS III (NPI 1902368251) is an individual sports medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (94309) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902368251
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameMR. CANDLER GRADY MATHEWS III
Location Address120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVDColumbia, SC 29203-9611
Mailing AddressPo Box 23321New York, NY 10087-4321 · (803) 840-3619
Phone(803) 865-4500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1902368251 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 94309
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD, Columbia, SC 29203
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 14301 W Markham St # 531Little Rock, AR 72205-7101 · Phone (501) 686-5259
Location 21215 21st Ave S Ste And4200Nashville, TN 37232-7101 · Phone (615) 936-7846
Location 31 Childrens Way # 531Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · Phone (501) 686-5259

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 and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Candler Grady Mathews Iii 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 ID7012241672
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251114001392
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 Candler Mathews reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Musc Community Physicians
55 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420026
Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County
Emergency services

Kershawhealth

Acute Care Hospitals · Camden, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420048
Location1315 Roberts StreetCamden, SC 29020 · Kershaw County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

NINA VIOLA VALENTI PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 865-4500
ASHLEY ANNETTE MARIE ROPER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 865-4500
DR. JENNIFER NICOLE GEORGI
Anesthesiology
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 865-4500
MS. JENNA KATHERINE ALMOND
Physician Assistant
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 865-4500
COREY ELIZABETH BROM
Physician Assistant
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 865-4500
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL NORTHEAST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT
Skilled Nursing Facility
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 865-4500
BROAD RIVER PHYSICIANS GROUP, LLC
Emergency Medicine
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 865-4500
MICHAEL THOMAS HAYES MD
Emergency Medicine
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (800) 865-4500

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 Candler Mathews's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candler Mathews is 1902368251. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2019.

Where is Candler Mathews located?

Candler Mathews practices at 120 Gateway Corporate Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 865-4500.

What is Candler Mathews's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Candler Mathews enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Candler Mathews 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 organization bills Medicare for Candler Mathews's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Candler Mathews reassigns Medicare benefits to Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, 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 Candler Mathews's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Candler Mathews accept?

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

According to CMS data, Candler Mathews is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Kershawhealth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Candler Mathews was last updated on August 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.