Richard Alia, MD
NPI 1972550226 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · Columbia, SC
Richard Alia, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1972550226).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972550226
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6287 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-30
- Last updated
- 2010-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Alia's NPI number?
- Richard Alia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972550226, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Alia's specialty?
- Richard Alia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Alia located?
- Richard Alia's practice location on file with NPPES is 1730 Saint Julian Place, Columbia, SC 29204-2410.
- What is Richard Alia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Alia is (803) 779-2005.
- Is Richard Alia's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Alia's NPI (1972550226) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.