William Tankersley, MD
NPI 1700850948 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Statesboro, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Tankersley, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Statesboro, GA (NPI 1700850948).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700850948
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 034484 (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
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
345 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 | 89 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 69 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $118 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 36 | $67 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 35 | $1,283 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 182 | 90 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 103 | 69 |
| Amoxicillin | 83 | 40 |
| Meloxicam | 23 | — |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 20 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 16 | 16 |
| Cephalexin | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160 across 3 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
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2014-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Tankersley's NPI number?
- William Tankersley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700850948, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Tankersley's specialty?
- William Tankersley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Tankersley located?
- William Tankersley's practice location on file with NPPES is 16915 Highway 67 South, Statesboro, GA 30458.
- What is William Tankersley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Tankersley is (912) 681-2500.
- Does William Tankersley accept Medicare?
- William Tankersley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Tankersley's NPI active?
- Yes — William Tankersley's NPI (1700850948) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.