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Neurosurgery

Ward C. Worthington Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Florence, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Ward C. Worthington Iii, MD is a neurosurgeon at 1580 Freedom Blvd, Florence, SC 29505. Phone: (803) 245-6290. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ward C. Worthington Iii had 127 Original Medicare patients and 203 services. NPI 1952372138. 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.

  • Specialty: Neurosurgeon (Medicare lists Neurosurgery)
  • Address: 1580 Freedom Blvd, Florence, SC 29505 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (803) 245‑6290
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
  • Group practice: MUSC Community Physicians
  • Medical school: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine · graduated 1978 (48 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ward C. Worthington 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 Ward C. Worthington Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ward C. Worthington 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 Ward C. Worthington Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 203 services for Ward C. Worthington Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ward C. Worthington Iii's NPI number?
1952372138. 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 Ward C. Worthington 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 patients127
Services billed to Medicare203
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)81 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)64 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)36 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Anxiety36%

Hospitals where Ward C. Worthington Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ward C. Worthington 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 Ward C. Worthington Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ward C. Worthington Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • MUSC Community Physicians1,544 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Florence

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

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Other clinicians in MUSC Community Physicians

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952372138
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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