William Whiteside, MD
NPI 1780694588 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Murrells Inlet, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Whiteside, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Murrells Inlet, SC (NPI 1780694588).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780694588
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL28851 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,555 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 | 580 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 520 | $31 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 281 | $33 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 193 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 149 | $104 |
| 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 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 63 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 43 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 35 | 25 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 16 | — |
| Celecoxib | 15 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,751 across 5 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 (4)
- 606 Black River Rd Ste 100Georgetown, SC 29440-3304Phone: (843) 527-1800Fax: (843) 527-6528
- 4040 Highway 17 Unit 105Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5098Phone: (843) 652-8160Fax: (843) 527-6528
- 4040 Highway 17 Unit 206Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5098Phone: (843) 652-8260Fax: (843) 652-8269
- 2200 Crow Ln Ste 203Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-1663Phone: (843) 848-5200Fax: (843) 848-5001
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2025-11-05
- Certified
- 2025-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Whiteside's NPI number?
- William Whiteside's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780694588, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Whiteside's specialty?
- William Whiteside is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Whiteside located?
- William Whiteside's practice location on file with NPPES is 4040 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5098.
- What is William Whiteside's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Whiteside is (843) 652-8160.
- Does William Whiteside accept Medicare?
- William Whiteside is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Whiteside's NPI active?
- Yes — William Whiteside's NPI (1780694588) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.