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145 Sunset CT Ste 200, West Columbia, SC 29169 - West Columbia location
146 E Hospital Dr, Ste 550, West Columbia, SC 29169
About Dr. Goeckeritz
Bruce E. Goeckeritz, MD is a healthcare provider in West Columbia, SC specializing in internal medicine. Bruce is also listed as specializing in rheumatology. According to Medicare claims data, Bruce cared for 2,171 Medicare patients across 106,143 services. The services billed most often include injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg, injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use, and injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1366552796.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (803) 314-9360
- Email not available
Practice Locations
145 SUNSET CT STE 200
West Columbia, SC 29169
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 550
West Columbia, SC 29169
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
106,143 services · 2,171 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
796 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
108 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
25 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
23 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
35 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
315 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
312 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | Treatment | 96415 |
288 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
210 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
139 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Other internists in West Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Goeckeritz?
Dr. Goeckeritz is an internist in West Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Goeckeritz's address?
Dr. Goeckeritz is listed at 145 Sunset CT Ste 200, West Columbia, SC 29169. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Goeckeritz?
The number on file is (803) 314-9360. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Goeckeritz's NPI number?
Dr. Goeckeritz's National Provider Identifier is 1366552796. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Dr. Goeckeritz been practicing?
Dr. Goeckeritz has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Goeckeritz perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Goeckeritz performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Goeckeritz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Goeckeritz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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