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General Surgery

William Wrightson, MD

Works at hospitals in Hiawassee, GA · Gainesville, GA · Atlanta, GA … · Georgia

Summary

William Wrightson, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Hiawassee, GA, Gainesville, GA and Atlanta, GA and other places. NPI 1558471680. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William Wrightson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
28Years since medical school (graduated 1998)
University Of Louisville School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Union General Affiliated Services, LLCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does William Wrightson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists William Wrightson at 4 hospitals: Chatuge Regional Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, Northside Hospital and Union General Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does William Wrightson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Blairsville, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is William Wrightson's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Thoracic Surgery.
Does William Wrightson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William Wrightson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for William Wrightson?
(706) 781-6950, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is William Wrightson's NPI number?
1558471680. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where William Wrightson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William Wrightson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where William Wrightson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William Wrightson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Union General Affiliated Services, LLC22 clinicians in the group
  • Union County Hospital Authority8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Blairsville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Blairsville, GA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year1998
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558471680
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians