Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Robert Zurcher, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Specialist · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1255301768
- Accepts Medicare
- 44 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
2750 Laurel St Ste 305
Columbia, SC 292042025
(803) 254-5140
fax (803) 779-1279 - Additional location
-
1506 Spring St
Greenwood, SC 296464071
(864) 725-7900 - Mailing address
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Po Box 935722
Atlanta, GA 311935722
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 10, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #17752
- Medicaid
- SC #177524
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255301768. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
369
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$126,917
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 67 | 67 | $76 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 47 | 28 | $42 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 42 | 42 | $708 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 42 | 42 | $86 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 41 | 41 | $1,690 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 38 | 38 | $15 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 29 | 29 | $168 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 24 | 24 | $104 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 23 | 23 | $377 | |
93880 |
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 16 | 15 | $37 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Columbia Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$369
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getinge USA Sales, LLC | 3 | $157.46 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 12 | $139.95 | |
| Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation | 1 | $24.71 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $17.41 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $15.91 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $13.40 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
73
Patients
36
Total drug cost
$697
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 26 | 24 | $234 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 26 | 12 | $147 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 21 | 0 | $317 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Robert Zurcher's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Zurcher practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Robert Zurcher practice?
Dr. Robert Zurcher practices at 2750 Laurel St Ste 305, Columbia, SC 292042025. Office phone: 8032545140.
What is Dr. Robert Zurcher's NPI?
Dr. Robert Zurcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255301768, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Zurcher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Zurcher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Zurcher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.