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Mental Health Counselor

Howard Malpass

Sees patients in Columbia, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Howard Malpass (Mental Health Counselor) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Columbia, SC. NPI 1972812824. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard Malpass, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Mental Health CounselorPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
MaleGender (as listed)
Thrive Counseling LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Howard Malpass see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Columbia, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Howard Malpass's specialty?
Medicare lists Mental Health Counselor as the primary specialty.
Does Howard Malpass accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Malpass accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Howard Malpass offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Howard Malpass offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Howard Malpass?
(803) 477-3736, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Howard Malpass's NPI number?
1972812824. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard Malpass is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard Malpass as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Thrive Counseling LLC1,196 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other mental health counselors in Columbia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972812824
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians