Alan Peterson, MD
NPI 1720048978 · Internal Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alan Peterson, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1720048978).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720048978
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16553 (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
891 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 | 346 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 283 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 101 | $85 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 68 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit; Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Initial VisitG0438 | 49 | $155 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 275 | 80 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 265 | 77 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 200 | 55 |
| Omeprazole | 171 | 49 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 165 | 53 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 134 | 44 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$728 across 39 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
- 2006-03-23
- Last updated
- 2020-11-10
- Certified
- 2020-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alan Peterson's NPI number?
- Alan Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720048978, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alan Peterson's specialty?
- Alan Peterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alan Peterson located?
- Alan Peterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1750 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
- What is Alan Peterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alan Peterson is (803) 779-3378.
- Does Alan Peterson accept Medicare?
- Alan Peterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alan Peterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Alan Peterson's NPI (1720048978) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.