Quick answers
- Does William H. Buntin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William H. Buntin 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. Buntin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 94 services for William H. Buntin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William H. Buntin's NPI number?
- 1528172137. 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. Buntin, 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 | 93 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 94 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)15 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Diabetes49%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where William H. Buntin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William H. Buntin 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.
- Phoebe Putney Memorial HospitalAlbany, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110007
Practice locations
Addresses where William H. Buntin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 417 W 3rd AveAlbany, GA 31701 (229) 312‑5133
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William H. Buntin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phoebe Physician Group Inc430 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiology Assistantprimary
Other anesthesiologist assistants in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phoebe Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Emory University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528172137 |
| 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