William Zeichner, MD
NPI 1861483869 · Surgery Physician · Natchitoches, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Zeichner, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Natchitoches, LA (NPI 1861483869).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861483869
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD06736R (LA)
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
1,023 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 165 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 113 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 96 | $171 |
| 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 | 96 | $16 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 173 | 36 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 152 | 34 |
| Metformin Hcl | 128 | 20 |
| Omeprazole | 115 | 26 |
| Simvastatin | 114 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 111 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 104 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$634 across 4 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
- 2005-10-31
- Last updated
- 2022-06-10
- Certified
- 2022-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Zeichner's NPI number?
- William Zeichner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861483869, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Zeichner's specialty?
- William Zeichner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Zeichner located?
- William Zeichner's practice location on file with NPPES is 651 Bienville Cir, Natchitoches, LA 71457-5744.
- What is William Zeichner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Zeichner is (318) 357-1200.
- Does William Zeichner accept Medicare?
- William Zeichner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Zeichner's NPI active?
- Yes — William Zeichner's NPI (1861483869) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.