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Dr. James W. Stands, MD

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(Dr. James Walter Stands, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1972)

2728 Sunset Boulevard Suite 201
West Columbia, SC 29169

(803) 254-1300

Dr. James W. Stands, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1972 and has 54 years of experience. Dr. James W. Stands, MD is affiliated with LEXINGTON HEALTH INC.

Office Locations

2728 Sunset Boulevard Suite 201
West Columbia, SC 29169

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In The News

“Dr. James Stands, an OB/GYN at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina, delivered Jenna and Max Hazen's newborn son, Elliott, on September 2, nearly three decades after he...”—"Doctor delivers baby boy 29 years after he delivered his parents", Daily Mail Online, September 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

breast imaging

mammogram

phlebotomy for lab tests

screening mammogram

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. James W. Stands, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, breast imaging, mammogram (breast X-ray), phlebotomy for lab tests, screening mammogram, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

screening mammogram

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. James W. Stands, MD performed more screening mammogram, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

central DEXA

By Affordability:

bone density test

central DEXA

cervical cancer screening

cytology

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

gynecologic cytology

gynecologic pathology

Pap screening

Pap test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. James W. Stands, MD performed more central DEXA procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for bone density test, central DEXA, cervical cancer screening, cytology, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), gynecologic cytology, gynecologic pathology, Pap screening, and Pap test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2012 were preventive care, women's imaging, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	56
breast procedures	78
cytology	60
doctor visit	127
gynecologic pathology	60
gynecologic procedures	56
lab tests	45
pelvic imaging	22
preventive care	138
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
women's imaging	100
X-rays	78

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2013 were preventive care, women's imaging, X-rays and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	96
breast procedures	92
cytology	69
doctor visit	211
gynecologic pathology	69
gynecologic procedures	96
musculoskeletal imaging	14
pelvic imaging	24
preventive care	161
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
women's imaging	116
X-rays	106

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2014 were preventive care, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	127
breast procedures	143
cytology	124
doctor visit	274
gynecologic pathology	124
gynecologic procedures	127
lab tests	18
musculoskeletal imaging	27
pelvic imaging	27
preventive care	267
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
women's imaging	170
X-rays	170

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2015 were preventive care, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	85
breast procedures	156
cytology	70
doctor visit	310
gynecologic pathology	70
gynecologic procedures	85
lab tests	15
musculoskeletal imaging	39
pelvic imaging	20
preventive care	226
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
women's imaging	176
X-rays	195

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2016 were preventive care, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	133
breast procedures	180
cytology	105
doctor visit	308
gynecologic pathology	105
gynecologic procedures	133
lab tests	15
musculoskeletal imaging	37
pelvic imaging	13
preventive care	285
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
women's imaging	193
X-rays	217

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2017 were preventive care, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	140
breast procedures	199
cytology	144
doctor visit	387
gynecologic pathology	144
gynecologic procedures	140
lab tests	18
musculoskeletal imaging	49
pelvic imaging	23
placement of vaginal support device	18
preventive care	343
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
women's imaging	222
X-rays	248

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2018 were preventive care, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	144
breast procedures	215
cytology	97
doctor visit	393
gynecologic pathology	97
gynecologic procedures	144
lab tests	19
musculoskeletal imaging	70
pelvic imaging	29
preventive care	312
ultrasound (sonogram)	29
women's imaging	244
X-rays	285

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2019 were preventive care, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
breast exam	143
breast procedures	231
cytology	85
doctor visit	355
gynecologic pathology	85
gynecologic procedures	143
lab tests	29
musculoskeletal imaging	46
pelvic imaging	25
preventive care	316
ultrasound (sonogram)	25
women's imaging	256
X-rays	277

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2020 were X-rays, preventive care, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	34
breast exam	56
breast procedures	208
cytology	29
doctor visit	305
gynecologic pathology	29
gynecologic procedures	56
lab tests	14
musculoskeletal imaging	38
pelvic imaging	19
preventive care	237
ultrasound (sonogram)	19
women's imaging	227
X-rays	246

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	3
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2021 were X-rays, women's imaging, preventive care and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	33
breast exam	20
breast procedures	227
cytology	11
doctor visit	360
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	20
lab tests	17
musculoskeletal imaging	45
pelvic imaging	23
preventive care	238
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
women's imaging	250
X-rays	272

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC during 2022 were X-rays, women's imaging, breast procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	38
breast exam	16
breast procedures	207
doctor visit	408
gynecologic procedures	16
lab tests	20
musculoskeletal imaging	65
pelvic imaging	20
preventive care	207
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
women's imaging	227
X-rays	272

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Stands, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in West Columbia, SC were preventive care, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

blood draw	29
breast exam	92
breast procedures	176
cytology	79
doctor visit	312
gynecologic pathology	79
gynecologic procedures	92
lab tests	21
musculoskeletal imaging	43
pelvic imaging	22
preventive care	248
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
women's imaging	198
X-rays	215

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	241
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	227

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James W. Stands, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	7
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. James W. Stands, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1972. He completed residency at Palmetto Health Richland. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1972)

Residency: Palmetto Health Richland

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James W. Stands, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LEXINGTON HEALTH INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James W. Stands, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Duchesnay USA Incorporated	$405 Osphena $345	Diclegis $60
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$288 Myrbetriq $209	Vesicare $63	Veozah $16
AbbVie Inc.	$255 LO LOESTRIN FE $108	Liletta $58	VRAYLAR $46	Orilissa $33	UBRELVY $10
AbbVie, Inc.	$235 Orilissa $124	Lupron $110
Allergan Inc.	$202 LO LOESTRIN FE $114	Liletta $31	ESTRACE CREAM $27	VIBERZI $11	VRAYLAR $11	Other $8
Other	$1,679 Makena $88	MYFEMBREE $75	DIVIGEL $70	NURTEC ODT $59	SOLOSEC $58	Other $1,331

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,923
Education	$139
Entertainment	$3

Biography

Dr. James Stands specializes in obstetrics & gynecology and practices in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Stands obtained his medical school training at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and performed his residency at Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto General Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in West Columbia, SC.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Stands, MD From 2012 - 2022

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