Andrew Sides, MD
NPI 1720117724 · Internal Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew Sides, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1720117724).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720117724
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32135 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
1,038 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 159 | $124 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 136 | $48 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 133 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 120 | $89 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 120 | $45 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 120 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 99 | 42 |
| Losartan Potassium | 79 | 28 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 57 | 23 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 44 | 21 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2 Medical Park Rd Ste 203Columbia, SC 29203-6839Phone: (803) 933-3042Fax: (803) 933-3042
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-05
- Last updated
- 2020-09-08
- Certified
- 2020-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew Sides's NPI number?
- Andrew Sides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720117724, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew Sides's specialty?
- Andrew Sides is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Andrew Sides located?
- Andrew Sides's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 Sunset Dr, Columbia, SC 29203-6803.
- What is Andrew Sides's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew Sides is (803) 545-1000.
- Does Andrew Sides accept Medicare?
- Andrew Sides is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew Sides's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew Sides's NPI (1720117724) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.