William Powers, MD
NPI 1497983589 · Surgery Physician · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Powers, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1497983589).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497983589
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201302150 (NC)
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
17 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
727 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 343 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 106 | $162 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 96 | $46 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 73 | $198 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 56 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 6 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)
- 1350 S Kings DrCharlotte, NC 28207-2134Phone: (704) 446-1255Fax: (704) 446-1276
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-26
- Last updated
- 2021-11-03
- Certified
- 2021-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Powers's NPI number?
- William Powers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497983589, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Powers's specialty?
- William Powers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Powers located?
- William Powers's practice location on file with NPPES is 1725 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403-5345.
- What is William Powers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Powers is (910) 662-9300.
- Does William Powers accept Medicare?
- William Powers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Powers's NPI active?
- Yes — William Powers's NPI (1497983589) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.