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Obstetrics/Gynecology

James W. Stands, MD

Works at hospitals in West Columbia, SC · Columbia, SC · South Carolina

Summary

James W. Stands, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in West Columbia, SC and Columbia, SC. NPI 1710957766. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James W. Stands, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Obstetrics/GynecologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
54Years since medical school (graduated 1972)
Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Lexington Health IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James W. Stands work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James W. Stands at 2 hospitals: Lexington Medical Center and Prisma Health Baptist. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James W. Stands see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including West Columbia, SC and Columbia, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James W. Stands's specialty?
Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology as the primary specialty.
Does James W. Stands accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James W. Stands accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James W. Stands?
(803) 936-7095, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James W. Stands's NPI number?
1710957766. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James W. Stands works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James W. Stands at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James W. Stands is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James W. Stands as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Lexington Health Inc904 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Obstetrics/Gynecology doctors in South Carolina →

Other OB-GYNs in West Columbia

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year1972
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710957766
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians