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Diagnostic Radiology

William J. Knox Iv, MD

Works at hospitals in New Orleans, LA · Bay Saint Louis, MS · Slidell, LA · Louisiana, Mississippi

Summary

Dr. William J. Knox Iv, MD is a radiologist at 100 Medical Ctr Dr, Slidell, LA 70461. Phone: (985) 646-5055. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William J. Knox Iv had 1,420 Original Medicare patients and 2,269 services. NPI 1538362496. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William J. Knox Iv, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does William J. Knox Iv accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William J. Knox 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 J. Knox Iv see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,420 Original Medicare patients and 2,269 services for William J. Knox Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William J. Knox Iv's NPI number?
1538362496. 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 J. Knox 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 patients1,420
Services billed to Medicare2,269
Different services or procedures116
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)395 services
  2. Screening mammography (77067)394 services
  3. Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)155 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)99 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)68 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Anxiety28%

Hospitals where William J. Knox Iv works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William J. Knox 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where William J. Knox Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William J. Knox Iv as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
  • Ochsner Mississippi, LLC100 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Slidell

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Slidell, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538362496
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians