Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Fulton, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1619945540
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
14 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 292036877
(803) 296-9200
fax (803) 296-9697
Mailing address
Po Box 22265
Belfast, ME 049154473

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 9, 2018
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #21251
Medicaid
SC #PH20652

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619945540. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,427
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$304,685
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 480 162 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 309 260 $85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 267 221 $121
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 216 159 $32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 215 215 $158
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 138 138 $105
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 94 77 $50
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 89 63 $33
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 76 64 $66
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 76 72 $378

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 134. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
157
Patients
122
Total drug cost
$892
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tranexamic Acid Generic 55 53 $412
Meloxicam Generic 38 17 $123
Methylprednisolone Generic 19 19 $143
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 17 17 $93
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 17 16 $47
Cephalexin Generic 11 0 $75

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Fulton's medical specialty?
Dr. David Fulton practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. David Fulton practice?
Dr. David Fulton practices at 14 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 292036877. Office phone: 8032969200.
What is Dr. David Fulton's NPI?
Dr. David Fulton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619945540, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Fulton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Fulton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Fulton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.