Arthur Nam, MD
NPI 1497981914 · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arthur Nam, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1497981914).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497981914
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D77788 (MD)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
155 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 56 | $165 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $89 |
| Preparation of Skin Graft Site of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15002 | 25 | $213 |
| Preparation of Skin Graft Site of Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Around Eyes, Genitals, Hands, Feet, Fingers, Or Toes, 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15004 | 17 | $255 |
| Partial Thickness Self Skin Graft to Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15100 | 17 | $612 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$612 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,990 across 18 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)
- 22 S Greene StBaltimore, MD 21201-1544Phone: (410) 328-6704Fax: (410) 328-4124
- 2 Medical Park Rd Ste 302Columbia, SC 29203-6839Phone: (803) 434-8820Fax: (803) 254-0821
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-10
- Last updated
- 2025-03-25
- Certified
- 2025-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arthur Nam's NPI number?
- Arthur Nam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497981914, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arthur Nam's specialty?
- Arthur Nam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arthur Nam located?
- Arthur Nam's practice location on file with NPPES is 146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, West Columbia, SC 29169-4800.
- What is Arthur Nam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arthur Nam is (803) 936-3300.
- Does Arthur Nam accept Medicare?
- Arthur Nam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arthur Nam's NPI active?
- Yes — Arthur Nam's NPI (1497981914) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.