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Hand Surgery

William J. Smith, MD

Works at hospitals in Schenectady, NY · Troy, NY · Saratoga Springs, NY … · New York

Summary

William J. Smith, MD (Hand Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Schenectady, NY, Troy, NY and Saratoga Springs, NY and other places. NPI 1659362044. 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 J. Smith, 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

Hand SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
41Years since medical school (graduated 1985)
Boston University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Orthopedicsny, LLPGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does William J. Smith work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists William J. Smith at 4 hospitals: Ellis Hospital, Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York, Saratoga Hospital and St Peter's Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does William J. Smith see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Albany, NY, Halfmoon, NY and Schenectady, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is William J. Smith's specialty?
Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
Does William J. Smith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William J. Smith 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.
What is the phone number for William J. Smith?
(518) 489-2663, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is William J. Smith's NPI number?
1659362044. 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 J. Smith works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William J. Smith as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Orthopedicsny, LLP112 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Albany

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBoston University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659362044
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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