Grace Tapia, MS PA-C
NPI 1518497858 · Physician Assistant · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Grace Tapia, MS PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1518497858).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518497858
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MS PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5415 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Surgical Physician Assistant363AS0400X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
170 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 91 | $97 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 61 | $139 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 18 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$139 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 35 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 29 | 29 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 25 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 23 | 22 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | 20 |
| Ibuprofen | 20 | 19 |
| Prednisone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1220 New Scotland RdSlingerlands, NY 12159-9396Phone: (518) 439-4326
- 1300 Massachusetts AveTroy, NY 12180-1628Phone: (518) 268-5234
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-19
- Last updated
- 2025-01-28
- Certified
- 2025-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Grace Tapia's NPI number?
- Grace Tapia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518497858, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Grace Tapia's specialty?
- Grace Tapia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Grace Tapia located?
- Grace Tapia's practice location on file with NPPES is 14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350, Columbia, SC 29203-6896.
- What is Grace Tapia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Grace Tapia is (803) 434-1663.
- Does Grace Tapia accept Medicare?
- Grace Tapia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Grace Tapia's NPI active?
- Yes — Grace Tapia's NPI (1518497858) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.