William Silver, M.D.
NPI 1720074172 · Gastroenterology Physician · West Nyack, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Silver, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in West Nyack, NY (NPI 1720074172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720074172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125290 (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
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
1,091 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 325 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 187 | $154 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 125 | $203 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 124 | $155 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 60 | $416 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
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 | 413 | 115 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 184 | 51 |
| Famotidine | 171 | 54 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 134 | 52 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 79 | 22 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 76 | 29 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 41 | — |
| Hydrocortisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,620 across 88 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
- 2005-09-21
- Last updated
- 2016-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Silver's NPI number?
- William Silver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720074172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Silver's specialty?
- William Silver is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Silver located?
- William Silver's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Medical Park Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994-1965.
- What is William Silver's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Silver is (845) 362-3300.
- Does William Silver accept Medicare?
- William Silver is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Silver's NPI active?
- Yes — William Silver's NPI (1720074172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.