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Dr. James T Wolfe , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Louisville, KY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Wolfe, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Louisville, KY. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1981, Dr. Wolfe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 550 S JACKSON ST.

Dr. Wolfe maintains professional affiliations with The Emory Clinic Inc, Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc., University Of Louisville Physicians Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

550 S Jackson St

Louisville, KY 402021622

Telephone 5025218168
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Louisville, KY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +18.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.6 Yrs
State Avg: 29.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
13 Specialists

Practicing in Louisville, KY (28 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wolfe (45 Years) 45 Yrs
Louisville Specialty Average (26.6 Years) 26.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
332 137 $123.90 $34.10
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
27 22 $57.93 $10.38
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
25 14 $417.76 $75.39
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
19 15 $51.53 $11.08
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block
18 13 $181.00 $56.67
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
16 13 $121.00 $32.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-27
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License KY 45600

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Cytopathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZC0500X

State License KY 45600

A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the "Pap" test. However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License GA 99006

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License OH 35074920

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License OR MD156484

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License KY 45600

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
200225570E (IN)
Medicaid State Provider ID
200225570D (IN)
Medicaid State Provider ID
2093943 (OH)
Medicaid State Provider ID
200225570C (IN)
Medicaid State Provider ID
64962434 (KY)
Medicaid State Provider ID
200225570A (IN)
Medicaid State Provider ID
200225570F (IN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
220024577
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield
000000035571 (OH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 405360001

Phone: 8593235000

University Of Louisville Physicians Inc

550 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 402021622

Phone: 5028525866

Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.

1805 27th St, Portsmouth, OH 456622640

Phone: 7403568681

Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc

80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 303033031

Phone: 4046161000

The Emory Clinic Inc

1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 303221013

Phone: 4047787525

University Of Kentucky

800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 405367001

Phone: 8592571000

Secondary Practice Locations

800 Rose St

Lexington, KY 405361622

Phone: 8592571446

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 27, 2025

Recorded as JAMES WOLFE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 27, 2025

Pathology (License #45600 in KY)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 19, 2024

Pathology (License #99006 in GA)

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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2023

Registered at 550 S JACKSON ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 402021622 (Tel: 5025218168)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 23, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 909, LOUISVILLE, KY 402010909 (Tel: 5025880325)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 23, 2023

Pathology (License #35074920 in OH)

NPI Profile Active June 26, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2012

Registered at 3600 NW SAMARITAN DR, CORVALLIS, OR 973303737 (Tel: 8004553453)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 3337, SALEM, OR 973020337 (Tel: 8004553453)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 26, 2012

Recorded as JAMES WOLFE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2012

Pathology (License #35074920 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174502934
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 11, 2006
Last Update: August 27, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 909

Louisville, KY 402010909

Phone: 5025880325

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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