James Emery Claytor, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

James Emery Claytor is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(803) 779-3548Columbia, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James Emery Claytor, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 49+ years, working in group practice. A University of South Carolina School of Medicine graduate since 1977, he brings 49+ years of experience. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developm...

1 of 20 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in SCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Columbia49+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6893dNPPES updated 2007-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

125 Alpine Circle, Columbia, SC 29223

Fax: (803) 779-7055
Industry Payment Transparency

$17 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to James Emery Claytor's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.67 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He 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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1977

    University of South Carolina School of Medicine

  2. 49 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Taxonomy: 2084P0804X

Education & Training

University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Class of 1977)

Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With James Emery Claytor

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James Emery Claytor for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — 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 James Emery Claytor

Dr. Claytor 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) 779-3548.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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