Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Pierce, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1649619404
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
776 Daniel Ellis Dr Ste 1A
Charleston, SC 294123095
(843) 723-6529
fax (843) 723-0424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 29, 2021
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #84757

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649619404. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,910
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$630,316
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,835 257 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 886 427 $86
G6001 Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields 721 49 $168
77401 Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery 681 47 $38
77280 Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area 677 47 $251
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 427 302 $52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 410 242 $122
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 303 237 $90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 203 203 $106
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 162 141 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Charleston Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 198. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$84
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 2 $43.05
Dermavant Sciences, INC. 1 $23.78
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 1 $17.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$84

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
514
Patients
333
Total drug cost
$12,870
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 143 105 $3,052
Ketoconazole Generic 128 58 $1,790
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 74 49 $3,117
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 66 47 $546
Fluorouracil Generic 48 43 $4,065
Hydrocortisone Generic 38 31 $141
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 17 0 $158

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Pierce's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Pierce practices Dermatology Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Richard Pierce practice?
Dr. Richard Pierce practices at 776 Daniel Ellis Dr Ste 1A, Charleston, SC 294123095. Office phone: 8437236529.
What is Dr. Richard Pierce's NPI?
Dr. Richard Pierce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649619404, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Pierce accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Pierce accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Pierce commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields (HCPCS G6001). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.