Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Howard Lifland, M.D.
Nephrology Physician · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1700861093
- MIPS 14.8 / 100 · 2023
- 21 yrs on file
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
121 Park Central Dr, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 292036469
(803) 252-9907
fax (803) 252-9906
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 31, 2017
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #31087
- Medicaid
- SC #310871
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700861093. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,966
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$229,882
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80069 |
Kidney function blood test panel | 491 | 248 | $8 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 475 | 250 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 475 | 287 | $92 | |
81001 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | 458 | 259 | $3 | |
84156 |
Total protein level, urine | 450 | 259 | $4 | |
82570 |
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | 449 | 258 | $5 | |
83970 |
Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level | 293 | 209 | $40 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 235 | 93 | $75 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 220 | 34 | $330 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 204 | 132 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in Columbia Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 136. This provider delivers 37× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$312
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nxstage Medical, INC. | 1 | $80.29 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $75.20 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 3 | $50.13 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $32.21 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $20.74 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $20.57 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $16.39 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $16.06 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,404
Patients
396
Total drug cost
$169,454
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 234 | 81 | $1,496 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 105 | 26 | $28,125 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 102 | 32 | $592 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 100 | 26 | $3,494 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 99 | 29 | $1,234 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 93 | 23 | $1,561 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 86 | 17 | $1,907 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 84 | 22 | $2,193 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 83 | 23 | $50,434 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 82 | 29 | $1,557 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Howard Lifland's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Lifland practices Nephrology Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Howard Lifland practice?
Dr. Howard Lifland practices at 121 Park Central Dr, Columbia, SC 292036469. Office phone: 8032529907.
What is Dr. Howard Lifland's NPI?
Dr. Howard Lifland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700861093, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Lifland commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Kidney function blood test panel (HCPCS 80069); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.