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DR. WARD CURTIS WORTHINGTON III MD
NPI 1952372138
Neurological Surgery in Florence, SC

Active since January 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MUSC HEALTH FLORENCE MEDICAL CENTER, 805 PAMPLICO HWY, FLORENCE, SC 29505(843) 674-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 27, 2023, Jan 28, 2021, Jun 12, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Ward Curtis Worthington Iii Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WARD CURTIS WORTHINGTON III MD (NPI 1952372138) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Florence, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (9765) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952372138
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WARD CURTIS WORTHINGTON IIICredential: MD
Location AddressMUSC HEALTH FLORENCE MEDICAL CENTER, 805 PAMPLICO HWYFlorence, SC 29505
Mailing AddressPo Box 23321New York, NY 10087-4321 · (843) 789-1620 · Fax (843) 724-2440
Phone(843) 674-5000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2023
✔ NPI 1952372138 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 9765
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
MUSC HEALTH FLORENCE MEDICAL CENTER, Florence, SC 29505
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Other Identifiers 2

Other9765SC · Sc License
Medicaid097656SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ward Curtis Worthington Iii Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7012072994
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100708000353
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
81 services81 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
64 services47 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
36 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lancaster, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420036
Location800 W Meeting StLancaster, SC 29720 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Musc Health Florence Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number420091
Location805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550Florence, SC 29505 · Florence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29505 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ward Worthington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ward Worthington is 1952372138. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2006.

Where is Ward Worthington located?

Ward Worthington practices at Musc Health Florence Medical Center 805 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505. The listed phone number is (843) 674-5000.

What is Ward Worthington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Ward Worthington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ward Worthington is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ward Worthington accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Ward Worthington as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ward Worthington affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ward Worthington is affiliated with Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center and Musc Health Florence Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ward Worthington was last updated on October 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.