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MR. BEN A BOATWRIGHT LPC
NPI 1942392451
Counselor - Professional in Columbia, SC

Active since September 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2016 ASSEMBLY ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201(803) 237-6997 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mr. Ben A Boatwright Lpc NPPES

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

MR. BEN A BOATWRIGHT LPC (NPI 1942392451) is an individual professional provider in Columbia, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942392451
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameMR. BEN A BOATWRIGHTCredential: LPC
Location Address2016 ASSEMBLY STColumbia, SC 29201-2142
Mailing Address2507 Reynolds DrColumbia, SC 29204-2649 · (803) 237-6998
Phone(803) 237-6997
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1942392451 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
2016 ASSEMBLY ST, Columbia, SC 29201
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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

Mr. Ben A Boatwright Lpc 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 ID2668816521
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240219002673
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ben Boatwright reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Palmetto Pain Management LLC
1.9 mi
Interventional Pain Medicine
2611 FOREST DR STE 200
Columbia, SC 29204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861411738 (803) 779-3263
Bright Side Counseling LLC
3.7 mi
Professional
2277 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427595941 (888) 796-1117

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

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.

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
18 services18 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

ANNETTE IBARRA SKEEN COUNSELING SERVICES LLC
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
2016 ASSEMBLY ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 250-1991
MRS. MARYANNE BANICH MASSEY LPC
Counselor (Professional)
2016 ASSEMBLY ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 254-4460
DR. SARAH CAGLE PH.D.
Psychologist
2016 ASSEMBLY ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 240-7748
DR. JENNIFER SAVITZ-SMITH PHD
Counselor
2016 ASSEMBLY ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 254-4460
DR. JENNIFER SAVITZ PHD
Counselor
2016 ASSEMBLY ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 254-4460
FAMILY MATTERS LLC
Counselor
2016 ASSEMBLY ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 251-0368
DR. CAROL HART WATSON LPC
Counselor (Professional)
2016 ASSEMBLY ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 254-8026
DR. NICOLE WILLIS SNELL LPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
2016 ASSEMBLY ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Richland County (803) 251-0368

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 Ben Boatwright's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ben Boatwright is 1942392451. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2006.

Where is Ben Boatwright located?

Ben Boatwright practices at 2016 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201. The listed phone number is (803) 237-6997.

What is Ben Boatwright's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Ben Boatwright enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ben Boatwright 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 Ben Boatwright's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ben Boatwright reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Palmetto Pain Management LLC (Columbia, SC) and Bright Side Counseling LLC (West Columbia, 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 Ben Boatwright's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ben Boatwright accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Ben Boatwright 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 Ben Boatwright was last updated on May 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.