William Torkildsen, MD
NPI 1740287051 · Internal Medicine Physician · Port Isabel, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Torkildsen, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Port Isabel, TX (NPI 1740287051).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740287051
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E2903 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
97 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 28 | $16 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 23 | $3 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 18 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 17 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 11 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$35 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 84 | 39 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 79 | 33 |
| Losartan Potassium | 55 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 49 | 26 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 45 | 19 |
| Metformin Hcl | 37 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 202 2nd StPort Isabel, TX 78578Phone: (956) 943-1774Fax: (956) 943-7938
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-30
- Last updated
- 2024-06-13
- Certified
- 2024-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Torkildsen's NPI number?
- William Torkildsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740287051, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Torkildsen's specialty?
- William Torkildsen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Torkildsen located?
- William Torkildsen's practice location on file with NPPES is 202 2nd St, Port Isabel, TX 78578.
- What is William Torkildsen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Torkildsen is (956) 943-1774.
- Does William Torkildsen accept Medicare?
- William Torkildsen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Torkildsen's NPI active?
- Yes — William Torkildsen's NPI (1740287051) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.