Lindsay Flax, M.D.
NPI 1295146447 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lindsay Flax, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1295146447).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295146447
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R6391 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- General Acute Care Hospital282N00000X
Hospitals
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
589 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 274 | $171 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 181 | $118 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 69 | $206 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 49 | $69 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making99282 | 16 | $41 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $41–$206 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 25 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 22 | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 20 | 20 |
| Famotidine | 20 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 16 | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180-2466Phone: (518) 271-3300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-09
- Last updated
- 2023-10-18
- Certified
- 2023-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lindsay Flax's NPI number?
- Lindsay Flax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295146447, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lindsay Flax's specialty?
- Lindsay Flax is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lindsay Flax located?
- Lindsay Flax's practice location on file with NPPES is 14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350, Columbia, SC 29203-6896.
- What is Lindsay Flax's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lindsay Flax is (864) 522-8603.
- Does Lindsay Flax accept Medicare?
- Lindsay Flax is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lindsay Flax's NPI active?
- Yes — Lindsay Flax's NPI (1295146447) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.