Howard Lifland, M.D.
NPI 1700861093 · Nephrology Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Lifland, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1700861093).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700861093
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31087 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
5,481 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney Function Blood Test Panel80069 | 527 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 512 | $95 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 504 | $8 |
| Total Protein Level, Urine84156 | 448 | $4 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 446 | $5 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 409 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 242 | 75 |
| Losartan Potassium | 129 | 35 |
| Allopurinol | 110 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 110 | 27 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 109 | 28 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 106 | 29 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 101 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$312 across 13 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
- 2005-12-09
- Last updated
- 2017-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Lifland's NPI number?
- Howard Lifland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700861093, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Lifland's specialty?
- Howard Lifland is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Lifland located?
- Howard Lifland's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 Park Central Dr, Columbia, SC 29203-6469.
- What is Howard Lifland's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Lifland is (803) 252-9907.
- Does Howard Lifland accept Medicare?
- Howard Lifland is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Lifland's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Lifland's NPI (1700861093) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.