William Plunkett, MD
NPI 1871553016 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hammond, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Plunkett, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hammond, LA (NPI 1871553016).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871553016
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2006-00034 (NC)
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
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
801 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 381 | $72 |
| 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 | 328 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 47 | $92 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 25 | $50 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians a |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 214 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 884 | 241 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 818 | 238 |
| Alprazolam | 793 | 128 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 707 | 197 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 638 | 179 |
| Gabapentin | 563 | 138 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$430 across 22 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
- 2006-03-23
- Last updated
- 2022-12-30
- Certified
- 2022-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Plunkett's NPI number?
- William Plunkett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871553016, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Plunkett's specialty?
- William Plunkett is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Plunkett located?
- William Plunkett's practice location on file with NPPES is 15813 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 300, Hammond, LA 70403-1431.
- What is William Plunkett's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Plunkett is (985) 230-7675.
- Does William Plunkett accept Medicare?
- William Plunkett is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Plunkett's NPI active?
- Yes — William Plunkett's NPI (1871553016) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.