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Orthopedic Surgery

William S. Ragon Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Jackson, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. William S. Ragon Jr., MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 50 Capital Ave, Jackson, TN 38305. Phone: (731) 661-9825. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William S. Ragon Jr. had 402 Original Medicare patients and 15,794 services. NPI 1063535979. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 50 Capital Ave, Jackson, TN 38305 · Directions
  • Phone: (731) 661‑9825
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
  • Group practice: West Tennessee Bone and Joint Clinic PC
  • Medical school: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William S. Ragon Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does William S. Ragon Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William S. Ragon Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does William S. Ragon Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 402 Original Medicare patients and 15,794 services for William S. Ragon Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William S. Ragon Jr.'s NPI number?
1063535979. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for William S. Ragon Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients402
Services billed to Medicare15,794
Different services or procedures125
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)7,243 services
  2. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)5,422 services
  3. Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)382 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)325 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)323 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Anxiety33%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%

Hospitals where William S. Ragon Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William S. Ragon Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where William S. Ragon Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William S. Ragon Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • West Tennessee Bone and Joint Clinic PC64 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Jackson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in West Tennessee Bone and Joint Clinic PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063535979
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians