Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Laws, M.D.
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1487602207
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 98.2 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3600 Forest Dr Ste 400
Columbia, SC 292044057
(803) 779-7316
fax (803) 343-2538
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 29, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #MD28743
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487602207. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
8,968
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$552,022
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 2,556 | 1,913 | $85 | |
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 2,501 | 567 | $6 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 1,044 | 833 | $90 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 1,042 | 832 | $52 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 457 | 362 | $119 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 286 | 251 | $53 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 235 | 171 | $47 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 147 | 147 | $104 | |
17281 |
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | 81 | 75 | $162 | |
17261 |
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | 69 | 60 | $120 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 333. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$726
Transactions
32
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | 6 | $160.06 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 5 | $114.47 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 3 | $94.58 | |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | 4 | $82.04 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 4 | $79.93 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 2 | $38.99 | |
| Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $29.21 | |
| LEO Pharma Inc. | 1 | $29.18 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $22.77 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $19.90 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 1 | $19.42 | |
| Dermavant Sciences, Inc. | 1 | $18.13 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 1 | $16.88 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,858
Patients
1,095
Total drug cost
$250,311
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imiquimod | Generic | 374 | 300 | $3,900 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 245 | 114 | $3,759 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 224 | 152 | $2,595 |
| Minoxidil | Generic | 184 | 64 | $1,835 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | Generic | 159 | 91 | $6,340 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 132 | 125 | $9,994 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 122 | 74 | $2,494 |
| Betamethasone Diprop Augmented (Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc) | Brand | 84 | 53 | $1,958 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 72 | 26 | $1,428 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 67 | 33 | $3,394 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Laws's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Laws practices Dermatology Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Richard Laws practice?
Dr. Richard Laws practices at 3600 Forest Dr Ste 400, Columbia, SC 292044057. Office phone: 8037797316.
What is Dr. Richard Laws's NPI?
Dr. Richard Laws's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487602207, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Laws accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Laws accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Laws commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (HCPCS 11102). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.