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Orthopedic Surgery

William R. Hotchkiss, MD

Works at hospitals in Dallas, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. William R. Hotchkiss, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2635 W Baker Rd, Baytown, TX 77521. Phone: (281) 337-8550. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William R. Hotchkiss had 288 Original Medicare patients and 952 services. NPI 1568781250. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William R. Hotchkiss, 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 R. Hotchkiss accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William R. Hotchkiss 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 R. Hotchkiss see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 288 Original Medicare patients and 952 services for William R. Hotchkiss. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William R. Hotchkiss's NPI number?
1568781250. 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 R. Hotchkiss, 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 patients288
Services billed to Medicare952
Different services or procedures57
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

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)206 services
  2. X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (72110)177 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)84 services
  4. X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views (72050)63 services
  5. X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)44 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Anxiety31%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Depression24%

Hospitals where William R. Hotchkiss works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William R. Hotchkiss 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Ortholonestar PLLC428 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Baytown

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baytown, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ortholonestar PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568781250
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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