Physician Profile
John L. Wolford, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wolford
John L. Wolford, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Florence, SC specializing in gastroenterology. John trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. Medicare claims data shows John provided 620 services to 586 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
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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) 777-7166
- Email not available
Practice Locations
401 E CHEVES ST SUITE 301
Florence, SC 29506
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
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
- Diverticulitis
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Capsule and physiology testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
620 services · 586 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
93 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
87 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
81 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
29 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45388 |
24 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
20 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45381 |
17 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 43251 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract | Treatment | 91110 |
18 | As often as other 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 7
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 Florence 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does John L. Wolford specialize in?
John L. Wolford is a gastroenterologist in Florence, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is John L. Wolford located?
John L. Wolford is listed at 401 E Cheves St Suite 301, Florence, SC 29506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is John L. Wolford's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 777-7166. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John L. Wolford?
John L. Wolford's National Provider Identifier is 1740257641. 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 John L. Wolford train?
John L. Wolford attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John L. Wolford have?
John L. Wolford has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does John L. Wolford do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, John L. Wolford performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 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
Is John L. Wolford's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John L. Wolford. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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