Quick answers
- Where does William E. Long see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Hickory, NC and Conover, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is William E. Long's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does William E. Long accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William E. Long accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for William E. Long?
- (828) 256-9853, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is William E. Long's NPI number?
- 1346229002. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where William E. Long is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2359 Springs Rd NEHickory, NC 28601 (828) 256‑9853
- 305 1st St EConover, NC 28613 (828) 464‑3821
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William E. Long as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Wake Forest Health Network LLC292 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1972 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346229002 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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