Quick answers
- Does William A. Lighthart accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says William A. Lighthart may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does William A. Lighthart see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 674 Original Medicare patients and 11,940 services for William A. Lighthart. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William A. Lighthart's NPI number?
- 1427004647. 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 A. Lighthart, 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 | 674 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,940 |
| Different services or procedures | 73 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)8,161 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)461 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)394 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)304 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)292 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure51%
- High cholesterol49%
- Ischemic heart disease16%
- Osteoporosis16%
- Depression14%
Hospitals where William A. Lighthart works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William A. Lighthart 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.
- Sagewest Health CareRiverton, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530008
- St Johns Medical CenterJackson, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530015
- Star Valley Medical CenterAfton, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 531313
- Sublette County HealthPinedale, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530038
- Teton Valley HospitalDriggs, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131313
Practice locations
Addresses where William A. Lighthart is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 50 Forest Falls DrYarmouth, ME 04096
- 555 E Broadway AveJackson, WY 83001 (307) 733‑3900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William A. Lighthart as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Riverview Physical Therapy Limited Partnership63 clinicians in the group
- Orthopaedics of Jackson Hole PC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Maine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maine — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Riverview Physical Therapy Limited Partnership
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427004647 |
| 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