Dr John Smythe Rich Iii, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Columbia, SC

Dr John Smythe Rich Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Columbia, South Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. His current practice location is 1711 Richland St, Columbia, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 799-3223.

Dr John Smythe Rich Iii is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 14870) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1245204791.

Contact Information

Dr John Smythe Rich Iii, MD
1711 Richland St,
Columbia, SC 29201-2635
(803) 799-3223
(803) 933-9460

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Smythe Rich Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location1711 Richland St, Columbia, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John Smythe Rich Iii attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245204791
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325943780
  • Enrollment ID: I20031201000029

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Smythe Rich Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245204791NPI-NPPES
148708MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 14870 (South Carolina)Secondary
207YS0123XOtolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery 14870 (South Carolina)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John Smythe Rich Iii is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Smythe Rich Iii, MD
1711 Richland St,
Columbia, SC 29201-2635

Ph: (803) 799-3223
Dr John Smythe Rich Iii, MD
1711 Richland St,
Columbia, SC 29201-2635

Ph: (803) 799-3223

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