David Gearding, DO
NPI 1255509261 · Internal Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Gearding, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1255509261).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255509261
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 83335 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
499 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 274 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 109 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 75 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 41 | $112 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$121 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 50 | 50 |
| Carvedilol | 36 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 17 | — |
| Lisinopril | 16 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 16 | — |
| Prednisone | 15 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-12
- Last updated
- 2025-10-28
- Certified
- 2025-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Gearding's NPI number?
- David Gearding's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255509261, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Gearding's specialty?
- David Gearding is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Gearding located?
- David Gearding's practice location on file with NPPES is Sc House Calls Inc., Columbia, SC 29203.
- What is David Gearding's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Gearding is (800) 491-0909.
- Does David Gearding accept Medicare?
- David Gearding is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Gearding's NPI active?
- Yes — David Gearding's NPI (1255509261) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.