William Kethman, MD
NPI 1083970834 · Surgery Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Kethman, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1083970834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083970834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 322684 (LA)
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
14 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
168 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 45 | $232 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 30 | $127 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 24 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 20 | $93 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 96 | 96 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 74 | 72 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 58 | 57 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 36 | 35 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 36 | 36 |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,134 across 19 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
- 2012-04-05
- Last updated
- 2022-02-16
- Certified
- 2022-02-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Kethman's NPI number?
- William Kethman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083970834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Kethman's specialty?
- William Kethman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Kethman located?
- William Kethman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is William Kethman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Kethman is (504) 842-4060.
- Does William Kethman accept Medicare?
- William Kethman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Kethman's NPI active?
- Yes — William Kethman's NPI (1083970834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.