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General Surgery

William A. Billups Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Meridian, MS · Mississippi

Summary

Dr. William A. Billups Iii, MD is a general surgeon at 2111 14th St, Meridian, MS 39301. Phone: (601) 693-3834. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William A. Billups Iii had 238 Original Medicare patients and 694 services. NPI 1598737215. 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 A. Billups Iii, 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 A. Billups Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William A. Billups Iii 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. Billups Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 238 Original Medicare patients and 694 services for William A. Billups Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William A. Billups Iii's NPI number?
1598737215. 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. Billups Iii, 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 patients238
Services billed to Medicare694
Different services or procedures119
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)95 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)68 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)58 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)39 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)37 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%
  • Arthritis67%
  • Diabetes46%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where William A. Billups Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William A. Billups Iii 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 A. Billups Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Anderson Physician Alliance Inc69 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Meridian

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Meridian, MS — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Anderson Physician Alliance Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598737215
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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