Richard Adams, M.D.
NPI 1427241157 · Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Adams, M.D. is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1427241157).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427241157
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Maternal & Fetal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37396 (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 tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2095 Henry Tecklenburg DrCharleston, SC 29414-5733Phone: (843) 402-2028
- 222 E Medical Ln Ste 300West Columbia, SC 29169-4848Phone: (803) 739-3570Fax: (803) 739-3575
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-27
- Last updated
- 2025-09-15
- Certified
- 2025-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Adams's NPI number?
- Richard Adams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427241157, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Adams's specialty?
- Richard Adams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Adams located?
- Richard Adams's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Medical Park Rd, Columbia, SC 29203-6808.
- What is Richard Adams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Adams is (803) 434-9660.
- Does Richard Adams accept Medicare?
- Richard Adams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Adams's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Adams's NPI (1427241157) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.