Dr. Nicholas Papadea
- Gender: Male
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1740773720
Dr. Nicholas Papadea MD
Anesthesiologist
He is located at 2435 Forest Drive in Columbia, SC 29204. Can help patients with the following: General Anesthesia, Pain Medication Management, Regional Anesthesia, Sedation, Wrist Surgery. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740773720. Appointment can be made via the phone number (803) 256-5300.
Conditions treated
Dr. Nicholas Papadea, being an anesthesiologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Nicholas Papadea.
- General Anesthesia
- Pain Medication Management
- Regional Anesthesia
- Sedation
- Wrist Surgery
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Nicholas Papadea as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Nicholas Papadea is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Nicholas Papadea is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Anesthesiology .
Bills through: Musc Community Physicians
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Looking for more Anesthesiologists?
There are 6 other anesthesiologists in this region.
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2435 Forest Drive Columbia, 29204, SC
- Gender: Female
- Address: 2435 Forest Drive Columbia, 29204, SC
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2435 Forest Drive Columbia, 29204, SC
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2435 Forest Drive Columbia, 29204, SC
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 350 1655 Bernardin Avenue Columbia, 29204, SC
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 350 1655 Bernardin Avenue Columbia, 29204, SC
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2435 Forest Drive Columbia, 29204, SC
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Nicholas Papadea accept insurance?
Dr. Nicholas Papadea is listed in-network for 9 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Nicholas Papadea?
Dr. Nicholas Papadea's office is located at 2435 Forest Drive in Columbia, SC 29204.
What conditions does Dr. Nicholas Papadea treat?
Dr. Nicholas Papadea provides treatment for General Anesthesia, Pain Medication Management, Regional Anesthesia, Sedation, Wrist Surgery.