Quick answers
- Does Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 350 services for Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford's NPI number?
- 1447341623. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 350 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 58 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)200 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)59 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)56 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure61%
- Anxiety39%
- Diabetes35%
- Depression35%
- Arthritis26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1800 Colonial DrColumbia, SC 29203 (803) 898‑0123
- 2715 Colonial DrColumbia, SC 29203 (803) 898‑0123
- 2715 Colonial Dr, Suite 100Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 898‑4800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Carolina Dept of Mental Health Accounting Office221 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Carolina Dept of Mental Health Accounting Office
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447341623 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians