William Banister, M.D.
NPI 1497785661 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Amarillo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Banister, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Amarillo, TX (NPI 1497785661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497785661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J1856 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
350 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion Or Replacement of Spinal Neurostimulator Generator Or Receiver63685 | 89 | $191 |
| Removal of Spine Bone for Insertion of Neurostimulator Electrode Plate in Spine63655 | 71 | $797 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 59 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 50 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 239 | 156 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 23 |
| Methocarbamol | 21 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,774 across 48 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3101 Hobbs Rd Ste 202Amarillo, TX 79109-3285Phone: (806) 279-1183Fax: (806) 350-7693
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-04
- Last updated
- 2021-09-09
- Certified
- 2021-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Banister's NPI number?
- William Banister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497785661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Banister's specialty?
- William Banister is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Banister located?
- William Banister's practice location on file with NPPES is 1901 Medi Park Dr Ste 2, Amarillo, TX 79106-2105.
- What is William Banister's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Banister is (806) 350-7918.
- Does William Banister accept Medicare?
- William Banister is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Banister's NPI active?
- Yes — William Banister's NPI (1497785661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.