Richard Laws, M.D.
NPI 1487602207 · Dermatology Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Laws, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1487602207).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487602207
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD28743 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
9,976 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 3,115 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 2,578 | $87 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 1,217 | $52 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 1,151 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 469 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Imiquimod | 436 | 351 |
| Ketoconazole | 242 | 113 |
| Minoxidil | 208 | 69 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 206 | 138 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 164 | 101 |
| Fluorouracil | 153 | 145 |
| Hydrocortisone | 129 | 79 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 93 | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$726 across 32 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
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2019-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Laws's NPI number?
- Richard Laws's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487602207, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Laws's specialty?
- Richard Laws is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Laws located?
- Richard Laws's practice location on file with NPPES is 3600 Forest Dr Ste 400, Columbia, SC 29204-4057.
- What is Richard Laws's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Laws is (803) 779-7316.
- Does Richard Laws accept Medicare?
- Richard Laws is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Laws's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Laws's NPI (1487602207) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.