William Pistel, D.O.
NPI 1518979418 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Modesto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Pistel, D.O. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Modesto, CA (NPI 1518979418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518979418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A7594 (CA)
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
19 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
1,401 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 | 399 | $92 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 234 | $71 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 112 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 110 | $130 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, 1 View73020 | 76 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 368 | 154 |
| Meloxicam | 279 | 88 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 234 | 127 |
| Gabapentin | 71 | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 52 | 28 |
| Ibuprofen | 39 | 13 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$444 across 9 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
- 2006-08-12
- Last updated
- 2013-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Pistel's NPI number?
- William Pistel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518979418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Pistel's specialty?
- William Pistel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Pistel located?
- William Pistel's practice location on file with NPPES is 609 E Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA 95350-5580.
- What is William Pistel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Pistel is (209) 572-3224.
- Does William Pistel accept Medicare?
- William Pistel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Pistel's NPI active?
- Yes — William Pistel's NPI (1518979418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.