Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. John Smythe Rich III, MD

Individual provider Otolaryngology Physician · NPI 1245204791

Dr. John Smythe Rich III, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Columbia, South Carolina. Graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1984, 42 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in South Carolina.

Years since qualifying
42
Trained at
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Licensed in
SC
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

1711 Richland St
Columbia, SC 29201-2635
Phone: (803) 799-3223
Fax: (803) 933-9460
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Specialties & licences

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207YS0123X · Licence 14870 (SC)
Otolaryngology Physician Taxonomy 207Y00000X · Licence 14870 (SC)

Record details

NPI number1245204791
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedFebruary 13, 2006
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 1, 2021
Certification dateSeptember 1, 2021

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyPLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Also practisesOTOLARYNGOLOGY
Medical schoolMEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1984 (42 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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