William Packer, MD
NPI 1518428457 · Hospitalist Physician · Smithfield, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Packer, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Smithfield, NC (NPI 1518428457).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518428457
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2022-02344 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
539 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 254 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 126 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 115 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 33 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 11 | $161 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$161 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 30 | 29 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 28 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 22 | 14 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4024 5th St NwHickory, NC 28601-9025Phone: (828) 381-7798
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-25
- Last updated
- 2022-12-01
- Certified
- 2022-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Packer's NPI number?
- William Packer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518428457, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Packer's specialty?
- William Packer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Packer located?
- William Packer's practice location on file with NPPES is 509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577-4407.
- What is William Packer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Packer is (919) 938-7189.
- Does William Packer accept Medicare?
- William Packer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Packer's NPI active?
- Yes — William Packer's NPI (1518428457) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.