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Family Practice

William E. Royster, MD

Works at hospitals in Hagerstown, MD · Maryland

Summary

William E. Royster, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Hagerstown, MD. NPI 1598798621. 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 E. Royster, 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

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
40Years since medical school (graduated 1986)
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Meritus Medical Center IncGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does William E. Royster work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists William E. Royster at 1 hospital: Meritus Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does William E. Royster see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Hagerstown, MD. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is William E. Royster's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does William E. Royster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William E. Royster 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.
Does William E. Royster offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says William E. Royster offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for William E. Royster?
(301) 790-9240, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is William E. Royster's NPI number?
1598798621. 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 E. Royster works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William E. Royster 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 E. Royster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Meritus Medical Center Inc743 clinicians in the group
  • Medical Practices of Antietam, LLC234 clinicians in the group
  • Meritus Urgent Care LLC41 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Hagerstown

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hagerstown, MD — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRutgers New Jersey Medical School
Graduation year1986
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598798621
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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