Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carroll Watford, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1255560652
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
400 Palmetto Health Pkwy
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 434-3955
Additional location
1325 Spring St
Greenwood, SC 296463860
(864) 725-4272
fax (864) 725-4452
Additional location
14 Richmond Medical Park Dr, Ste 520
Columbia, SC 29203
Mailing address
Po Box 743904
Atlanta, GA 303743904

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 10, 2018
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #32032
Medicaid
SC #320325

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255560652. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
610
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$58,661
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 316 163 $76
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 146 141 $110
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 95 72 $115
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 41 40 $167
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 12 12 $73

In context: peer comparison

Among 57 peers in Columbia Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 697. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
97
Patients
63
Total drug cost
$6,418
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 15 15 $72
Furosemide Generic 13 12 $30
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 13 13 $173
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 12 $45
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 11 0 $186
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 11 0 $56
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 11 11 $87
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 11 0 $5,768

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carroll Watford's medical specialty?
Dr. Carroll Watford practices Internal Medicine Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Carroll Watford practice?
Dr. Carroll Watford practices at 400 Palmetto Health Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212. Office phone: 8034343955.
What is Dr. Carroll Watford's NPI?
Dr. Carroll Watford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255560652, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carroll Watford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carroll Watford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carroll Watford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.