Quick answers
- Does William J. Hocter Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William J. Hocter 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 J. Hocter Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 88 Original Medicare patients and 216 services for William J. Hocter Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William J. Hocter Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1083687172. 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 J. Hocter 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 patients | 88 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 216 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)162 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)34 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).
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia75%
- High blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol44%
- Diabetes41%
- COPD35%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Practice locations
Addresses where William J. Hocter Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10058 S Mountain RdSouth Mountain, PA 17261 (717) 749‑3121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William J. Hocter Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083687172 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians