Quick answers
- Does Paula A. Anderson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula A. Anderson 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 Paula A. Anderson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,457 Original Medicare patients and 4,942 services for Paula A. Anderson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula A. Anderson's NPI number?
- 1568431674. 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 Paula A. Anderson, 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 | 1,457 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,942 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)3,311 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)813 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)796 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula A. Anderson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1070 Wildewood Centre DrColumbia, SC 29229 (803) 788‑1100
- 170 Amendment AveRock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 324‑7607
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula A. Anderson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Digestive Disease Associates of York Coutny PA8 clinicians in the group
- Associates in Gastroenterology PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Digestive Disease Associates of York Coutny PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568431674 |
| 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