Achu Mofor, MD
Achu Mofor is a Family Medicine specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Achu Mofor, MD specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Columbia, SC in group practice. Trained at Temple University School of Medicine (class of 2006), he has been practicing for over 20 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1301 Taylor St Ste 8a, Columbia, SC 29201-2955
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in South Carolina on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202399.33/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.7 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.72%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
259
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
430
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,194
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.01M
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
78 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Achu Mofor's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.57 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
20 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Achu Mofor
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Achu Mofor for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Columbia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Achu Mofor
Dr. Mofor is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 929-2955.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Achu Mofor
Practice Location
1301 Taylor St Ste 8a, Columbia, SC 29201-2955
Mailing Address
Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904
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