Quick answers
- Does Lense T. Duresso accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lense T. Duresso 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 Lense T. Duresso see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 871 Original Medicare patients and 5,562 services for Lense T. Duresso. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lense T. Duresso's NPI number?
- 1578008991. 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 Lense T. Duresso, 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 | 871 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,562 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)4,703 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)369 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)337 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)132 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)11 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
- Diabetes50%
Hospitals where Lense T. Duresso works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lense T. Duresso at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- KershawhealthCamden, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420048
- Lexington Medical CenterWest Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420073
- MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center DowntownColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420026
- Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420086
- Prisma Health Richland HospitalColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420018
Practice locations
Addresses where Lense T. Duresso is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 Gateway Corp BlvdColumbia, SC 29203 (803) 865‑4500
- 20 Pinnacle PkwyElgin, SC 29045 (260) 407‑8007
- 2435 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29204 (803) 256‑5300
- 2918 12th St ExtCayce, SC 29033 (803) 258‑8240
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lense T. Duresso as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Apogee Medical Group South Carolina74 clinicians in the group
- Impact Physician Group South Carolina LLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Apogee Medical Group South Carolina
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578008991 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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