SMYTHE RICH MD – NPI #1245204791
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist who specializes in facial plastic surgery.

SMYTHE RICH is an otolaryngologist located in COLUMBIA, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245204791 to SMYTHE RICH on February 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name JOHN RICH, III. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207YS0123X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology, specializing in Facial Plastic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Sep 01, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SMYTHE RICH below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN S. RICH, III

NPI Number
1245204791
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN S. RICH, III
Professional Name: SMYTHE RICH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1711 RICHLAND ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201-2635
Phone: (803) 799-3223 Fax: (803) 933-9460
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 01, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for SMYTHE RICH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDSC148708
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207YS0123X
- Otolaryngology / Facial Plastic Surgery (Primary)
SC 14870
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology
SC 14870

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Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1984
Accepts Medicare
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Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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