Quick answers
- Does Claude S. Williams Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claude S. Williams Iv 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 Claude S. Williams Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 311 Original Medicare patients and 1,552 services for Claude S. Williams Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Claude S. Williams Iv's NPI number?
- 1205828688. 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 Claude S. Williams Iv, 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 | 311 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,552 |
| Different services or procedures | 66 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)209 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)190 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)148 services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)131 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)116 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Diabetes22%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Claude S. Williams Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Claude S. Williams Iv 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.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
Practice locations
Addresses where Claude S. Williams Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2731 Napoleon AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Claude S. Williams Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern Orthopaedic Specialists Apmc13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern Orthopaedic Specialists Apmc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205828688 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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