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Thoracic Surgery

William H. Messerschmidt, MD

Works at hospitals in Bristol, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. William H. Messerschmidt, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 2800 Peoples St, Suite 80, Johnson City, TN 37604. Phone: (423) 631-0101. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William H. Messerschmidt had 62 Original Medicare patients and 105 services. NPI 1134115777. 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: Thoracic surgeon (Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery)
  • Address: 2800 Peoples St, Suite 80, Johnson City, TN 37604 · Directions
  • Phone: (423) 631‑0101
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Living Water Vein Institute, PC
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William H. Messerschmidt, 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 H. Messerschmidt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William H. Messerschmidt 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 H. Messerschmidt see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 62 Original Medicare patients and 105 services for William H. Messerschmidt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William H. Messerschmidt's NPI number?
1134115777. 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 H. Messerschmidt, 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 patients62
Services billed to Medicare105
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance (36465)47 services
  2. Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance (36475)31 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)22 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%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where William H. Messerschmidt works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William H. Messerschmidt 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 H. Messerschmidt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Living Water Vein Institute, PC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Tennessee

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Living Water Vein Institute, PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134115777
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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