Rushiraj Laiwala, M.D.
NPI 1497985303 · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rushiraj Laiwala, M.D. is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1497985303).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497985303
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50045 (TN)
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 tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
276 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 176 | $98 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 100 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$98 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Aripiprazole | 479 | 14 |
| Risperidone | 430 | 12 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 418 | — |
| Haloperidol | 406 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 379 | — |
| Lithium Carbonate | 316 | — |
| Olanzapine | 311 | — |
| Divalproex Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-27
- Last updated
- 2024-06-25
- Certified
- 2024-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rushiraj Laiwala's NPI number?
- Rushiraj Laiwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497985303, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rushiraj Laiwala's specialty?
- Rushiraj Laiwala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rushiraj Laiwala located?
- Rushiraj Laiwala's practice location on file with NPPES is 2200 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29203.
- What is Rushiraj Laiwala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rushiraj Laiwala is (803) 737-5300.
- Does Rushiraj Laiwala accept Medicare?
- Rushiraj Laiwala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rushiraj Laiwala's NPI active?
- Yes — Rushiraj Laiwala's NPI (1497985303) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.