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Ophthalmology

William Crane Jr., DO

Works at hospitals in Watertown, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. William Crane Jr., DO is an ophthalmologist at 420 Ford St, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Phone: (315) 393-7171. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William Crane Jr. had 358 Original Medicare patients and 1,611 services. NPI 1558380964. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 420 Ford St, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (315) 393‑7171
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Samaritan Medical Center
  • Group practice: M B Kayani Physician PC
  • Medical school: graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William Crane Jr., 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 Crane Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William Crane 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 Crane Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 358 Original Medicare patients and 1,611 services for William Crane Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William Crane Jr.'s NPI number?
1558380964. 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 Crane 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 patients358
Services billed to Medicare1,611
Different services or procedures36
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)274 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)239 services
  3. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)185 services
  4. Photography of the retina (92250)171 services
  5. Near infrared dual imaging of tear glands with interpretation and report (0507T)169 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%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Ischemic heart disease20%

Hospitals where William Crane Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William Crane 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.

  • Samaritan Medical CenterWatertown, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330157

Practice locations

Addresses where William Crane Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William Crane Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • M B Kayani Physician PC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in New York

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in M B Kayani Physician PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558380964
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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