Quick answers
- Does William C. Bidwell Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William C. Bidwell Jr. 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 C. Bidwell Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 72 services for William C. Bidwell Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William C. Bidwell Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1538736061. 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 C. Bidwell Jr., 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 | 50 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 72 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)29 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)20 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)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%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Heart failure44%
- Diabetes40%
Hospitals where William C. Bidwell Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William C. Bidwell Jr. 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.
- Byrd Regional HospitalLeesville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190164
- CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health SystemShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190041
- Citizens Medical CenterColumbia, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190184
- Minden Medical CenterMinden, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190144
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where William C. Bidwell Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Medical Plaza PlMinden, LA 71055 · Webster Emergency Group LLC (318) 377‑2321
- 1020 W Fertita BlvdLeesville, LA 71446 (337) 239‑5278
- 207 Jefferson StMansfield, LA 71052 (318) 872‑0821
- 2400 Hospital DrBossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212‑7000
- 2531 Viking DrBossier City, LA 71111 (318) 681‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William C. Bidwell Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Curana Health of Louisiana LLC141 clinicians in the group
- Cross Lake Emergency Group, LLC61 clinicians in the group
- Highland Emergency Group, LLC41 clinicians in the group
- Hospital Service District No. 1 of Caldwell Parish35 clinicians in the group
- Oakdale Ess LLC27 clinicians in the group
- Kisatchie Emergency Group LLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Minden
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minden, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Curana Health of Louisiana LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 (5 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538736061 |
| 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