Richard Jacob, PA-C
NPI 1720530934 · Surgical Physician Assistant · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Jacob, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1720530934).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720530934
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2671 (SC)
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
9 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
621 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 144 | $71 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 104 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $103 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 89 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 75 | $7 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 65 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 39 |
| Mupirocin | 32 | 31 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 19 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 | 17 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 15 | 15 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$152 across 2 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
- 2016-11-04
- Last updated
- 2020-11-06
- Certified
- 2020-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Jacob's NPI number?
- Richard Jacob's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720530934, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Jacob's specialty?
- Richard Jacob is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Jacob located?
- Richard Jacob's practice location on file with NPPES is 2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 400, West Columbia, SC 29169-4839.
- What is Richard Jacob's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Jacob is (803) 936-7095.
- Does Richard Jacob accept Medicare?
- Richard Jacob is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Jacob's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Jacob's NPI (1720530934) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.