Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Lawton, MD
Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · West Columbia, SC
- NPI 1457313116
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 300
West Columbia, SC 291694815
(803) 744-4940
fax (803) 744-4938 - Mailing address
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Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 9, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0011X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #19195
- Medicaid
- SC #T32391
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457313116. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,142
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$461,122
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 691 | 582 | $14 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 645 | 497 | $121 | |
A9500 |
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | 343 | 174 | $110 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 342 | 156 | $76 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 335 | 329 | $162 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 289 | 256 | $86 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 277 | 277 | $258 | |
J2785 |
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 264 | 66 | $53 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 189 | 89 | $29 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 161 | 160 | $126 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in West Columbia Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 119. This provider delivers 43× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,202
Transactions
136
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inari Medical, INC. | 75 | $594.97 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 11 | $378.10 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 4 | $287.04 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 17 | $275.89 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $159.05 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 6 | $91.78 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 4 | $67.98 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, Plc | 3 | $58.28 | |
| Kestra Medical Technology Services, INC. | 3 | $55.15 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $44.59 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $41.58 | |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $34.48 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $31.55 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 1 | $22.31 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $21.12 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,749
Patients
1,104
Total drug cost
$888,243
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 663 | 217 | $12,432 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 650 | 134 | $537,197 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 392 | 118 | $9,905 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 314 | 101 | $5,733 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 276 | 98 | $2,029 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 196 | 47 | $1,471 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 178 | 50 | $1,969 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 168 | 57 | $2,776 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 147 | 37 | $147,788 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 143 | 56 | $791 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Lawton's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Lawton practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Joseph Lawton practice?
Dr. Joseph Lawton practices at 2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 300, West Columbia, SC 291694815. Office phone: 8037444940.
What is Dr. Joseph Lawton's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Lawton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457313116, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Lawton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Lawton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Lawton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose (HCPCS A9500). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.