Quick answers
- Does William P. Potthoff Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William P. Potthoff 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 P. Potthoff Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 403 Original Medicare patients and 1,348 services for William P. Potthoff Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William P. Potthoff Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1568759314. 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 P. Potthoff 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 | 403 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,348 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)263 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)190 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)185 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)148 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)101 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Diabetes19%
- Anxiety19%
Practice locations
Addresses where William P. Potthoff Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 601 S Garfield Ave A, Potthoff Eye Care and SurgeryTraverse City, MI 49686 (231) 943‑2012
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Traverse City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Traverse City, MI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568759314 |
| 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
- 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