Susan Drinkwater
NPI 1487031860 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susan Drinkwater is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1487031860).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487031860
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19439 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 85 | 33 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 85 | 43 |
| Memantine Hcl | 59 | 34 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 48 | 24 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 45 | 22 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 45 | — |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 42 | 21 |
| Topiramate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 across 3 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 (2)
- 107 Lake Carolina BlvdColumbia, SC 29229-7510Phone: (803) 319-3306
- 1850 Laurel St Ste 1aColumbia, SC 29201Phone: (803) 376-5982Fax: (803) 256-2039
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-05
- Last updated
- 2022-12-20
- Certified
- 2022-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susan Drinkwater's NPI number?
- Susan Drinkwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487031860, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susan Drinkwater's specialty?
- Susan Drinkwater is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Susan Drinkwater located?
- Susan Drinkwater's practice location on file with NPPES is 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 120a, West Columbia, SC 29169-4800.
- What is Susan Drinkwater's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susan Drinkwater is (803) 936-7076.
- Does Susan Drinkwater accept Medicare?
- Susan Drinkwater is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susan Drinkwater's NPI active?
- Yes — Susan Drinkwater's NPI (1487031860) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.