Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 38+ years, working in independent practice. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 38 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, high cholesterol, and schizophrenia (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5180dNPPES updated 2012-03-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.3%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
47
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
102
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,873
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.09M
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 Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Schizophrenia.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$581 received from industry
53 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe 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.
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
328 Sims Ave, Columbia, SC 29205-2652
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford
Dr. Watson Alford 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) 898-1555.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jane Elizabeth Watson Alford
Practice Location
2715 Colonial Dr, Columbia, SC 29203-6818
Mailing Address
328 Sims Ave, Columbia, SC 29205-2652
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