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- 4711 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072
About Dr. Wells
Based in Lexington, SC, William A. Wells, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology — facial plastic surgery. Medicare claims data shows William provided 5,210 services to 1,438 patients. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope. NPI 1194799965 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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) 626-9164
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4711 SUNSET BLVD
Lexington, SC 29072
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
- Congenital neck mass
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
- Facial reconstructive surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,210 services · 1,438 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
342 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
126 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
111 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31298 |
103 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose | Procedure | 30117 |
94 | Too few peers to compare |
| Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31296 |
39 | Too few peers to compare |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
35 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| Dilation of canal between middle ear and throat (eustachian tube) on both sides of body, using endoscope inserted through nose | Procedure | 69706 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
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 Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 4 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 4
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Wells's specialty?
Dr. Wells is an ENT doctor in Lexington, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Wells?
Dr. Wells is listed at 4711 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Wells?
The number on file is (803) 626-9164. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Wells?
Dr. Wells's National Provider Identifier is 1194799965. 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
What is Dr. Wells's medical education?
Dr. Wells attended Other, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wells have?
Dr. Wells has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Wells known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wells performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope and removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wells. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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