Physician Profile
Jim C. Chow, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chow
Jim C. Chow, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Columbia, SC specializing in micrographic dermatologic surgery (mds). Jim trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. Jim is also listed as specializing in dermatology. Medicare claims data shows Jim provided 6,274 services to 3,715 patients.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (803) 779-7316
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3600 FOREST DR STE 400
Columbia, SC 29204
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,274 services · 3,715 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,788 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
1,200 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
744 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
468 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
309 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
157 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
118 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
86 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
57 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17314 |
56 |
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.
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.
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Chow?
Dr. Chow is a micrographic dermatologic surgery (mds) in Columbia, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “MICROGRAPHIC DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (MDS)”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chow's address?
Dr. Chow is listed at 3600 FOREST DR STE 400, Columbia, SC 29204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chow?
The number on file is (803) 779-7316. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Chow?
Dr. Chow's National Provider Identifier is 1891768487. 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 Dr. Chow train?
Dr. Chow attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Chow have?
Dr. Chow has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Chow perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chow performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks and removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Chow's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chow. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.