Dr Katherine C Thompson, MD - Medicare Dermatology in West Columbia, SC

Dr Katherine C Thompson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in West Columbia, South Carolina. She went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Advanced Dermatology Of Sc Pc and her current practice location is 3574 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, South Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 796-2500.

Dr Katherine C Thompson is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 15834) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1477521136.

Contact Information

Dr Katherine C Thompson, MD
3574 Sunset Blvd,
West Columbia, SC 29169-3044
(803) 796-2500
(803) 796-4378

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Katherine C Thompson
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience35 Years
Location3574 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Katherine C Thompson attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477521136
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/12/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981868551
  • Enrollment ID: I20120611000531

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Katherine C Thompson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477521136NPI-NPPES
0302087OtherSCCAROLINA CARE PLAN
PA1426MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 15834 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advanced Dermatology Of Sc Pc428486437230

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Katherine C Thompson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePalmetto Dermatology
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457433278
PECOS PAC ID: 4486758380
Enrollment ID: O20070403000163
Entity NameAdvanced Dermatology Of Sc Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255754008
PECOS PAC ID: 4284864372
Enrollment ID: O20140312000656

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 Katherine C Thompson 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 Katherine C Thompson, MD
3574 Sunset Blvd,
West Columbia, SC 29169-3044

Ph: (803) 796-2500
Dr Katherine C Thompson, MD
3574 Sunset Blvd,
West Columbia, SC 29169-3044

Ph: (803) 796-2500

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Dr. Joshua S. Black, M.D.
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Dr. Jeffrey K Smith, M.D.
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Phone: 803-796-2500    Fax: 803-796-4378

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