William Sutton, MD
NPI 1508868282 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Sutton, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1508868282).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508868282
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35084 (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
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
1,876 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 552 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 363 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 353 | $86 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 206 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 109 | $32 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 89 | 36 |
| Amoxicillin | 70 | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 55 | 28 |
| Celecoxib | 28 | — |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 22 | 13 |
| Ibuprofen | 21 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 20 | 17 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$408 across 4 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
- 2005-08-12
- Last updated
- 2021-09-23
- Certified
- 2021-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Sutton's NPI number?
- William Sutton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508868282, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Sutton's specialty?
- William Sutton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Sutton located?
- William Sutton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2716 Ashton Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412-2489.
- What is William Sutton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Sutton is (910) 332-3800.
- Does William Sutton accept Medicare?
- William Sutton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Sutton's NPI active?
- Yes — William Sutton's NPI (1508868282) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.