William Hefley, MD
NPI 1437116787 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · North Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Hefley, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in North Little Rock, AR (NPI 1437116787).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437116787
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N7022 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,130 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 369 | $81 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 264 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 241 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 178 | $114 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 153 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 347 | 253 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 303 | 265 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 187 | 169 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 103 | 96 |
| Meloxicam | 91 | 25 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 82 | 78 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53,334 across 7 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
- 2006-04-28
- Last updated
- 2025-04-01
- Certified
- 2025-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Hefley's NPI number?
- William Hefley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437116787, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Hefley's specialty?
- William Hefley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Hefley located?
- William Hefley's practice location on file with NPPES is 5220 Northshore Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72118-5297.
- What is William Hefley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Hefley is (501) 663-6455.
- Does William Hefley accept Medicare?
- William Hefley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Hefley's NPI active?
- Yes — William Hefley's NPI (1437116787) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.