William Ghent, MD
NPI 1528022423 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Ghent, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1528022423).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528022423
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14529 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,749 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,276 | $119 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 587 | $35 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 368 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 254 | $85 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 244 | $50 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 236 | $32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 1,347 | 475 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 682 | 144 |
| Prednisone | 353 | 135 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 227 | 41 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 206 | 54 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 203 | 64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,070 across 92 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-17
- Last updated
- 2020-10-27
- Certified
- 2020-10-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Ghent's NPI number?
- William Ghent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528022423, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Ghent's specialty?
- William Ghent is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Ghent located?
- William Ghent's practice location on file with NPPES is 2728 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169-4840.
- What is William Ghent's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Ghent is (803) 256-0464.
- Does William Ghent accept Medicare?
- William Ghent is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Ghent's NPI active?
- Yes — William Ghent's NPI (1528022423) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.