Physician Profile
John Smythe Rich, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rich
John Smythe Rich, MD is a healthcare provider in Columbia, SC specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. John trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1984. John is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent) and otolaryngology — facial plastic surgery. Medicare claims data shows John provided 7,971 services to 62 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (803) 799-3223
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1711 RICHLAND ST
Columbia, SC 29201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,971 services · 62 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | Procedure | 64615 |
52 |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
7,860 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
59 |
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 plastic and reconstructive surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Columbia 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Rich?
Dr. Rich is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Columbia, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE 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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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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