Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Ghent, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · West Columbia, SC
- NPI 1528022423
- 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
West Columbia, SC 291694840
(803) 256-0464
fax (803) 935-8667 - 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
- October 27, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #14529
- Medicaid
- SC #145293
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528022423. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,716
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$284,361
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,026 | 743 | $121 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 577 | 497 | $85 | |
94375 |
Test to measure rate of airflow | 477 | 434 | $35 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 363 | 349 | $52 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 224 | 214 | $32 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 221 | 197 | $30 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 220 | 220 | $50 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 202 | 202 | $157 | |
95012 |
Test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas | 96 | 96 | $17 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 89 | 89 | $107 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in West Columbia Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 150. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,070
Transactions
88
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 25 | $634.83 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 30 | $529.03 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 7 | $212.03 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 6 | $171.69 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 3 | $98.14 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 3 | $69.70 | |
| Electromed, INC. | 3 | $46.78 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 2 | $39.81 | |
| Pulmonx Corporation | 1 | $37.11 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $34.85 | |
| Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 2 | $32.18 | |
| Insmed, INC. | 2 | $30.69 | |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $25.35 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $22.50 | |
| Azurity Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $18.82 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,024
Patients
905
Total drug cost
$1,054,653
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 898 | 311 | $29,701 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 406 | 91 | $360,841 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 332 | 147 | $1,634 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 231 | 65 | $132,798 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 180 | 58 | $3,230 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 169 | 35 | $118,322 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 160 | 40 | $91,039 |
| Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) | Brand | 120 | 36 | $101,632 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 120 | 28 | $86,924 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 86 | 19 | $48,180 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Ghent's medical specialty?
Dr. William Ghent practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. William Ghent practice?
Dr. William Ghent practices at 2728 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 291694840. Office phone: 8032560464.
What is Dr. William Ghent's NPI?
Dr. William Ghent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528022423, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Ghent accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Ghent accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Ghent commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Test to measure rate of airflow (HCPCS 94375). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.