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- 2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 201, West Columbia, SC 29169
About Dr. Stands
Based in West Columbia, SC, James W. Stands, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. James graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1972. James is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,189 Medicare patients across 1,221 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, screening mammography, and screening 3d breast mammography. NPI 1710957766 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (803) 254-1300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2728 SUNSET BLVD STE 201
West Columbia, SC 29169
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,221 services · 1,189 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
32 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
292 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
292 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
62 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
25 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
378 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
63 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
42 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
20 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
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 OB-GYNs at this location 1
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 OB-GYNs in West Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1972 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James W. Stands specialize in?
James W. Stands is an OB-GYN in West Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is James W. Stands located?
James W. Stands is listed at 2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 201, West Columbia, SC 29169. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James W. Stands's phone number?
The number on file is (803) 254-1300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James W. Stands's NPI number?
James W. Stands's National Provider Identifier is 1710957766. 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. Stands train?
James W. Stands attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1972. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James W. Stands been practicing?
James W. Stands has 54 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1972, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James W. Stands do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James W. Stands performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James W. Stands confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James W. Stands. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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