William Crotwell, MD
NPI 1568462257 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Crotwell, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1568462257).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568462257
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6657 (AL)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,244 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 519 | $113 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 162 | $62 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 90 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 86 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 67 | $24 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 55 | $29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 527 | 150 |
| Meloxicam | 517 | 175 |
| Celecoxib | 387 | 132 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 371 | 95 |
| Methylprednisolone | 332 | 289 |
| Methocarbamol | 207 | 99 |
| Pregabalin | 94 | 32 |
| Allopurinol | 90 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 across 2 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)
- 3610 Springhill Memorial Dr NMobile, AL 36608-1162Phone: (251) 410-3600Fax: (251) 410-3700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-26
- Last updated
- 2025-05-30
- Certified
- 2025-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Crotwell's NPI number?
- William Crotwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568462257, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Crotwell's specialty?
- William Crotwell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Crotwell located?
- William Crotwell's practice location on file with NPPES is 720 Hillcrest Rd Ste B, Mobile, AL 36695-3904.
- What is William Crotwell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Crotwell is (251) 272-4934.
- Does William Crotwell accept Medicare?
- William Crotwell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Crotwell's NPI active?
- Yes — William Crotwell's NPI (1568462257) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.