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Hospitalist

William G. Sandifer Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Greenville, SC · Seneca, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. William G. Sandifer Iii, MD is a hospitalist at 1053 Ctr St, West Columbia, SC 29169. Phone: (800) 491-0909. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William G. Sandifer Iii had 299 Original Medicare patients and 776 services. NPI 1457311730. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William G. Sandifer Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does William G. Sandifer Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William G. Sandifer Iii 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 William G. Sandifer Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 299 Original Medicare patients and 776 services for William G. Sandifer Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William G. Sandifer Iii's NPI number?
1457311730. 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 William G. Sandifer Iii, 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 patients299
Services billed to Medicare776
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)470 services
  2. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)143 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)100 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)38 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Chronic kidney disease54%
  • Ischemic heart disease53%
  • Atrial fibrillation48%

Hospitals where William G. Sandifer Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William G. Sandifer Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where William G. Sandifer Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William G. Sandifer Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Prisma Health University Medical Group2,493 clinicians in the group
  • SC House Calls Inc432 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in West Columbia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Prisma Health University Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457311730
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians