Arthur Cooler, MD
NPI 1326078890 · Surgery Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arthur Cooler, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1326078890).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326078890
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 068393 (GA)
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
19 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
1,763 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 296 | $120 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 190 | $20 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 172 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 113 | $163 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 107 | $31 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 96 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 165 | 44 |
| Cilostazol | 41 | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 37 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 35 | 22 |
| Pentoxifylline | 31 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$964 across 14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-03
- Last updated
- 2023-05-18
- Certified
- 2023-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arthur Cooler's NPI number?
- Arthur Cooler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326078890, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arthur Cooler's specialty?
- Arthur Cooler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arthur Cooler located?
- Arthur Cooler's practice location on file with NPPES is 114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 420, Columbia, SC 29203-9785.
- What is Arthur Cooler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arthur Cooler is (803) 365-8650.
- Does Arthur Cooler accept Medicare?
- Arthur Cooler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arthur Cooler's NPI active?
- Yes — Arthur Cooler's NPI (1326078890) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.