Quick answers
- Does William M. Harper Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William M. Harper 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 William M. Harper Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,072 Original Medicare patients and 1,061,411 services for William M. Harper Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William M. Harper Iv's NPI number?
- 1518960707. 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 M. Harper 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 | 1,072 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,061,411 |
| Different services or procedures | 146 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg (J1071)1,031,639 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)7,674 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)5,900 services
- Injection, chorionic gonadotropin, per 1,000 usp units (J0725)3,689 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)2,127 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where William M. Harper Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William M. Harper 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.
- Piedmont Columbus Regional MidtownColumbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110064
Practice locations
Addresses where William M. Harper Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1021 Talbotton RdColumbus, GA 31904 (706) 324‑7700
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518960707 |
| 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