William Shoemaker, M.D.
NPI 1740642925 · Rheumatology Physician · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Shoemaker, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1740642925).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740642925
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,192 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 419 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 300 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 298 | $119 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 269 | $10 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 264 | $3 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 316 | 125 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 237 | 65 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 223 | 79 |
| Allopurinol | 91 | 17 |
| Sulfasalazinebrand: Sulfasalazine Dr | 86 | 29 |
| Leflunomide | 40 | 18 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,468 across 125 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
- 2016-03-25
- Last updated
- 2022-09-13
- Certified
- 2022-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Shoemaker's NPI number?
- William Shoemaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740642925, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Shoemaker's specialty?
- William Shoemaker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Shoemaker located?
- William Shoemaker's practice location on file with NPPES is 2421 Silver Stream Ln, Wilmington, NC 28401.
- What is William Shoemaker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Shoemaker is (910) 815-7421.
- Does William Shoemaker accept Medicare?
- William Shoemaker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Shoemaker's NPI active?
- Yes — William Shoemaker's NPI (1740642925) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.