William Long, MD
NPI 1497708168 · Dermatology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Long, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1497708168).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497708168
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1571751 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,521 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 | 640 | $101 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 221 | $67 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 219 | $7 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 189 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 109 | $143 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 96 | 43 |
| Mupirocin | 67 | 43 |
| Minoxidil | 50 | 15 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 48 | 35 |
| Finasteride | 47 | 15 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 44 | 23 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 35 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$867 across 40 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
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2012-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Long's NPI number?
- William Long's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497708168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Long's specialty?
- William Long is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Long located?
- William Long's practice location on file with NPPES is 71 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
- What is William Long's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Long is (212) 689-9587.
- Does William Long accept Medicare?
- William Long is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Long's NPI active?
- Yes — William Long's NPI (1497708168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.