Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout WALSH
John Joseph Walsh, MD practices hand surgery in Columbia, SC. John is a 1989 graduate of Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. John is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery, surgery, and orthopaedic hand surgery. Medicare claims data shows John provided 1,256 services to 907 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (803) 296-7846
- Email not available
Practice Locations
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 200
Columbia, SC 29203
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,256 services · 907 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
50 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
34 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
29 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
22 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
119 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
90 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
33 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
18 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
14 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
180 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 hand surgeons in Columbia 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Walsh specialize in?
Dr. Walsh is a hand surgeon in Columbia, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “HAND SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Walsh located?
Dr. Walsh is listed at 14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 200, Columbia, SC 29203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Walsh's phone number?
The number on file is (803) 296-7846. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Walsh?
Dr. Walsh's National Provider Identifier is 1427012491. 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. Walsh go to medical school?
Dr. Walsh attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Walsh have?
Dr. Walsh has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Walsh do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Walsh performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, release and/or relocation of hand nerve and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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