Chansina Um, DPM
NPI 1689603466 · Podiatrist · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chansina Um, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1689603466).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689603466
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- SC571 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,558 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Shaving of Skin Growth of Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 0.6-1.0 Cm11306 | 1,542 | $79 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 573 | $43 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 479 | $27 |
| X-Ray of Joints, Multiple77077 | 198 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 182 | $88 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Joint76881 | 180 | $53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 48 | 38 |
| Ketoconazole | 38 | 18 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 34 | 19 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 29 | — |
| Ciclopirox | 27 | 15 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 27 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$700 across 25 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
- 2006-07-02
- Last updated
- 2019-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chansina Um's NPI number?
- Chansina Um's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689603466, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chansina Um's specialty?
- Chansina Um is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Chansina Um located?
- Chansina Um's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203-6849.
- What is Chansina Um's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chansina Um is (803) 807-9388.
- Does Chansina Um accept Medicare?
- Chansina Um is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chansina Um's NPI active?
- Yes — Chansina Um's NPI (1689603466) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.