John Pate
NPI 1679144695 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Pate is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1679144695).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679144695
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
669 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 202 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 97 | $132 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 84 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $72 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 38 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 124 | 72 |
| Methylprednisolone | 122 | 113 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 107 | 61 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 79 | 43 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 77 | 66 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 57 | 30 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 52 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$216 across 8 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
- 2021-07-09
- Last updated
- 2021-08-06
- Certified
- 2021-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Pate's NPI number?
- John Pate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679144695, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Pate's specialty?
- John Pate is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Pate located?
- John Pate's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Medical Park Rd Ste 300, Columbia, SC 29203-6839.
- What is John Pate's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Pate is (803) 434-8800.
- Does John Pate accept Medicare?
- John Pate is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Pate's NPI active?
- Yes — John Pate's NPI (1679144695) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.