Robert Zurcher, MD
NPI 1255301768 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Zurcher, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1255301768).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255301768
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17752 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
389 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 61 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 61 | $45 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 49 | $1,665 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 43 | $14 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 33 | $690 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 18 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$369 across 19 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1506 Spring StGreenwood, SC 29646-4071Phone: (864) 725-7900
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-25
- Last updated
- 2025-06-10
- Certified
- 2025-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Zurcher's NPI number?
- Robert Zurcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255301768, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Zurcher's specialty?
- Robert Zurcher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Zurcher located?
- Robert Zurcher's practice location on file with NPPES is 2750 Laurel St Ste 305, Columbia, SC 29204-2025.
- What is Robert Zurcher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Zurcher is (803) 254-5140.
- Does Robert Zurcher accept Medicare?
- Robert Zurcher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Zurcher's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Zurcher's NPI (1255301768) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.