Benjamin Thompson, M.D.
NPI 1558710764 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Thompson, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1558710764).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558710764
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL39435 (SC)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
267 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 93 | $171 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 63 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 59 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 20 | $127 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 18 | $129 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3209 Colonial DriveFamily Medicine CenterColumbia, SC 29203Phone: (803) 434-6113Fax: (803) 434-8478
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-08
- Last updated
- 2022-05-09
- Certified
- 2022-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Thompson's NPI number?
- Benjamin Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558710764, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Thompson's specialty?
- Benjamin Thompson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Thompson located?
- Benjamin Thompson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 510, Columbia, SC 29203-6854.
- What is Benjamin Thompson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Thompson is (803) 296-2726.
- Does Benjamin Thompson accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Thompson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Thompson's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Thompson's NPI (1558710764) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.