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- 1711 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201
About Dr. Rich
John S. Rich, MD is a healthcare provider in Columbia, SC specializing in otolaryngology — facial plastic surgery. John trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1984. John is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows John provided 7,971 services to 62 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face. This provider record is associated with NPI 1245204791.
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Education & Training
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) 799-3223
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1711 RICHLAND ST
Columbia, SC 29201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,971 services · 62 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | Procedure | 64615 |
52 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
7,860 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
59 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Rich?
Dr. Rich is an ENT doctor in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rich's address?
Dr. Rich is listed at 1711 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201. 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. Rich?
The number on file is (803) 799-3223. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rich?
Dr. Rich's National Provider Identifier is 1245204791. 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
Where did Dr. Rich train?
Dr. Rich attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rich have?
Dr. Rich has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Rich perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rich performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Rich's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rich. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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