John Wells, MD
NPI 1841289154 · Ophthalmology Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Wells, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1841289154).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841289154
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15565 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,973 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 3,005 | $39 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 2,060 | $126 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 1,047 | $86 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 343 | $122 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 185 | $145 |
| Unclassified DrugsJ3490 | 139 | $2,626 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 157 | 69 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 67 | 32 |
| Timolol Maleate | 37 | 16 |
| Ofloxacin | 35 | 30 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 30 | 17 |
| Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tartbrand: Simbrinza | 22 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 22 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,502 across 32 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
- 2005-10-19
- Last updated
- 2017-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Wells's NPI number?
- John Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841289154, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Wells's specialty?
- John Wells is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Wells located?
- John Wells's practice location on file with NPPES is 124 Sunset Court, West Columbia, SC 29169.
- What is John Wells's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Wells is (803) 931-0077.
- Does John Wells accept Medicare?
- John Wells is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Wells's NPI active?
- Yes — John Wells's NPI (1841289154) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.