Claire L Birdsong, MD
Claire L Birdsong is a Family Medicine specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Claire L Birdsong, MD has practiced family medicine for 35+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (class of 1991), she has been practicing for over 35 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (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 31% 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
100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 220, Columbia, SC 29212-1755
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 = better3.67%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.1%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
373
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
568
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,963
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.00M
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 26, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Claire L Birdsong
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Claire L Birdsong for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Claire L Birdsong
NPI records show Dr. Birdsong as active with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 907-7700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Claire L Birdsong
Practice Location
100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 220, Columbia, SC 29212-1755
Mailing Address
Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904
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