Robert Ornelas, MD
NPI 1497860159 · Psychiatry Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Ornelas, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1497860159).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497860159
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 23376 (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
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
5,107 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 2,106 | $85 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,762 | $16 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 1,139 | $85 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 89 | $185 |
| Family Psychotherapy Without Patient, 50 Minutes90846 | 11 | $94 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$185 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 1,117 | 185 |
| Alprazolam | 1,047 | 130 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 845 | 113 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 842 | 126 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 723 | 120 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 684 | 107 |
| Clonazepam | 643 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,183 across 120 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
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2008-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Ornelas's NPI number?
- Robert Ornelas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497860159, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Ornelas's specialty?
- Robert Ornelas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Ornelas located?
- Robert Ornelas's practice location on file with NPPES is 160 Medical Cir, West Columbia, SC 29169-3612.
- What is Robert Ornelas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Ornelas is (803) 796-6811.
- Does Robert Ornelas accept Medicare?
- Robert Ornelas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Ornelas's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Ornelas's NPI (1497860159) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.