Quick answers
- Does Bradley W. Word accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bradley W. Word accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Bradley W. Word see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 458 Original Medicare patients and 8,775 services for Bradley W. Word. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bradley W. Word's NPI number?
- 1043279854. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Bradley W. Word, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 458 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,775 |
| Different services or procedures | 107 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,161 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)955 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)514 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)480 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)466 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety29%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Bradley W. Word works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bradley W. Word at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- KershawhealthCamden, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420048
- Lexington Medical CenterWest Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420073
- Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420086
- Prisma Health Baptist ParkridgeColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420106
- Prisma Health Richland HospitalColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420018
Practice locations
Addresses where Bradley W. Word is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 791‑2350
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bradley W. Word as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lexington Health Inc904 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in West Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lexington Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043279854 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians