John Earl Bragg, M.D.
John Earl Bragg is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John Earl Bragg, M.D. has been part of the Columbia medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% 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
Older · 2960dNPPES updated 2018-04-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3555 Harden Street Ext Ste 141, Columbia, SC 29203-6894
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in South Carolina on federal quality measures, 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.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.3%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
17
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
22
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
562
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 John Earl Bragg's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 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 · 1998
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
28 years in practice
Experienced
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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904
Differs from practice location
Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With John Earl Bragg
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Earl Bragg for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — 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 John Earl Bragg
NPI records show Dr. Bragg as active with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 434-4300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Earl Bragg
Practice Location
3555 Harden Street Ext Ste 141, Columbia, SC 29203-6894
Mailing Address
Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904
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