Physician Profile
James W. Schnell, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Schnell
James W. Schnell, M.D. practices gastroenterology in Charleston, SC. James is a 1992 graduate of University of South Carolina School of Medicine. James is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,637 Medicare patients across 1,921 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 571-0643
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2073 CHARLIE HALL BLVD
Charleston, SC 29414
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,921 services · 1,637 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
192 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
167 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
123 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
50 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
39 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
21 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract | Treatment | 91110 |
32 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
531 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
274 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
152 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Charleston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James W. Schnell specialize in?
James W. Schnell is a gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is James W. Schnell located?
James W. Schnell is listed at 2073 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James W. Schnell's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 571-0643. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is James W. Schnell's NPI number?
James W. Schnell's National Provider Identifier is 1679523070. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did James W. Schnell train?
James W. Schnell attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James W. Schnell been practicing?
James W. Schnell has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James W. Schnell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James W. Schnell performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James W. Schnell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James W. Schnell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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