William Ashford, MD
NPI 1588078109 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Ashford, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1588078109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588078109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 82658 (GA)
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
12 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
3,143 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 | 698 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 582 | $56 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 400 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 228 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 218 | $118 |
| Destruction of Peripheral Nerve Or Branch64640 | 172 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 251 | 100 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 142 | 108 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 136 | 115 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 132 | 70 |
| Methylprednisolone | 113 | 103 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 64 | 61 |
| Gabapentin | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$496 across 11 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
- 2014-06-12
- Last updated
- 2020-05-07
- Certified
- 2020-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Ashford's NPI number?
- William Ashford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588078109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Ashford's specialty?
- William Ashford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Ashford located?
- William Ashford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1061 Dowdy Rd Ste 202, Athens, GA 30606-5700.
- What is William Ashford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Ashford is (706) 389-8941.
- Does William Ashford accept Medicare?
- William Ashford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Ashford's NPI active?
- Yes — William Ashford's NPI (1588078109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.