Quick answers
- Does William A. Athens Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William A. Athens 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 A. Athens Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 283 Original Medicare patients and 2,072 services for William A. Athens Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William A. Athens Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1568433191. 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 A. Athens 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 | 283 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,072 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)546 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)304 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)268 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)193 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)82 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where William A. Athens Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William A. Athens 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.
- Beaumont Hospital - DearbornDearborn, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230020
- Beaumont Hospital - TaylorTaylor, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230270
- Corewell Health Trenton HospitalTrenton, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230176
- ProMedica Monroe Regional HospitalMonroe, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230099
- Wyandotte Hospital and Medical CenterWyandotte, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230146
Practice locations
Addresses where William A. Athens Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 25755 Telegraph RdBrownstown, MI 48134 (734) 782‑7003
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William A. Athens Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Precision Orthopedics PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Precision Orthopedics PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568433191 |
| 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