ALFONSO GONZALEZ M.D.
NPI 1912971367
Dermatology - Dermatopathology in Columbia, SC

Active since February 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.23/100
CMS Quality Rating
3600 FOREST DR STE 400, COLUMBIA, SC 29204(803) 779-7316(803) 343-2538 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Alfonso Gonzalez M.d. NPPES

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

ALFONSO GONZALEZ M.D. (NPI 1912971367) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (17121) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912971367
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ND0900X
Provider Legal NameALFONSO GONZALEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address3600 FOREST DR STE 400Columbia, SC 29204-4057
Mailing Address3600 Forest Dr Ste 400Columbia, SC 29204-4057 · (803) 779-7316 · Fax (803) 343-2538
Fax(803) 343-2538
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 2019
NPI 1912971367 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDermatology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ND0900X
License Licensed in SC · 17121
Definition
A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.
3600 FOREST DR STE 400, Columbia, SC 29204

Other Identifiers 2

Other070017292SC · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid171217SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alfonso Gonzalez M.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 ID2365339678
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100726000120
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
7,894 services4,490 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304
A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.
181 services164 patients
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312
This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
50 services49 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
47 services21 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
31 services30 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
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

98.23/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost96.62

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

Dermatology
3600 FOREST DR STE 400
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Dermatology
3600 FOREST DR STE 400
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Pathology (Dermatopathology)
3600 FOREST DR STE 400
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Dermatology
3600 FOREST DR STE 400
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Dermatology
3600 FOREST DR STE 400
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3600 FOREST DR STE 400
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Dermatology
3600 FOREST DR STE 400
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Physician Assistant
3600 FOREST DR STE 400
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

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 Alfonso Gonzalez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alfonso Gonzalez is 1912971367. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Alfonso Gonzalez located?

Alfonso Gonzalez practices at 3600 Forest Dr Ste 400, Columbia, SC 29204. The listed phone number is (803) 779-7316.

What is Alfonso Gonzalez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ND0900X.

Is Alfonso Gonzalez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alfonso Gonzalez 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alfonso Gonzalez was last updated on May 29, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.