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Dr. James Wolfe, MD

Anatomic Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Cytopathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Louisville, KY

  • NPI 1174502934
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
550 S Jackson St
Louisville, KY 402021622
(502) 521-8168
Additional location
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 405361622
(859) 257-1446
fax (859) 257-7572
Mailing address
Po Box 909
Louisville, KY 402010909

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 27, 2025
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0101X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Kentucky #45600 · Georgia #99006 · Ohio #35074920 · Oregon #MD156484
Medicaid (7)
IN #200225570C · IN #200225570D · KY #64962434 · IN #200225570A · IN #200225570F · OH #2093943 · IN #200225570E

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174502934. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,739
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$70,251
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 909 426 $35
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 186 116 $69
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 143 45 $27
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 83 67 $75
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 79 69 $33
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 75 67 $11
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 74 37 $58
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 62 56 $26
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 40 27 $65
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 30 27 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Louisville Anatomic Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 120. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$40
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 2 $39.91

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$40

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Wolfe's medical specialty?
Dr. James Wolfe practices Anatomic Pathology Physician in Louisville, KY.
Where does Dr. James Wolfe practice?
Dr. James Wolfe practices at 550 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 402021622. Office phone: 5025218168.
What is Dr. James Wolfe's NPI?
Dr. James Wolfe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174502934, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Wolfe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Wolfe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Wolfe commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.