James Wolfe, MD
NPI 1174502934 · Anatomic Pathology Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Wolfe, MD is a Anatomic Pathology Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1174502934).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174502934
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45600 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
437 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 332 | $34 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 27 | $10 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 25 | $75 |
| Preparation of Tissue for Examination By Removing Any Calcium Present88311 | 19 | $11 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 18 | $57 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 16 | $32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 800 Rose StLexington, KY 40536-1622Phone: (859) 257-1446Fax: (859) 257-7572
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-11
- Last updated
- 2025-08-27
- Certified
- 2025-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Wolfe's NPI number?
- James Wolfe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174502934, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Wolfe's specialty?
- James Wolfe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Wolfe located?
- James Wolfe's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202-1622.
- What is James Wolfe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Wolfe is (502) 521-8168.
- Does James Wolfe accept Medicare?
- James Wolfe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Wolfe's NPI active?
- Yes — James Wolfe's NPI (1174502934) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.