William Athens, D.O.
NPI 1568433191 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Brownstown, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Athens, D.O. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Brownstown, MI (NPI 1568433191).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568433191
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- WA011454 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,110 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 | 304 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 268 | $89 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 193 | $37 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 82 | $106 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 67 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 160 | 116 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 150 | 84 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 83 | 54 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 50 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 33 | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 28 | 20 |
| Ibuprofen | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$989 across 17 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
- 2006-01-31
- Last updated
- 2009-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Athens's NPI number?
- William Athens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568433191, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Athens's specialty?
- William Athens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Athens located?
- William Athens's practice location on file with NPPES is 25755 Telegraph Rd, Brownstown, MI 48134-1013.
- What is William Athens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Athens is (734) 782-7003.
- Does William Athens accept Medicare?
- William Athens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Athens's NPI active?
- Yes — William Athens's NPI (1568433191) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.