William Bauer, MD
NPI 1568467918 · Gastroenterology Physician · Glens Falls, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Bauer, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Glens Falls, NY (NPI 1568467918).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568467918
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 198800 (NY)
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
21 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
758 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate Sedation Services Provided By the Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing a Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Service That Sedation Supports, Requiring the Presence of an Independent Trained Observer to Assist in the MonitoG0500 | 237 | $5 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 159 | $235 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 96 | $104 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 48 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 33 | $75 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 269 | 77 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 110 | 27 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 83 | 22 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 81 | 22 |
| Famotidine | 74 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 74 | 19 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 62 | 22 |
| Mesalamine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2005-06-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Bauer's NPI number?
- William Bauer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568467918, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Bauer's specialty?
- William Bauer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Bauer located?
- William Bauer's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Irongate Ctr, Glens Falls, NY 12801-3471.
- What is William Bauer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Bauer is (518) 793-5034.
- Does William Bauer accept Medicare?
- William Bauer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Bauer's NPI active?
- Yes — William Bauer's NPI (1568467918) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.