Quick answers
- Does William Durkan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William Durkan 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 Durkan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 377 Original Medicare patients and 437 services for William Durkan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William Durkan's NPI number?
- 1679579445. 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 Durkan, 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 | 377 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 437 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)38 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)30 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)24 services
- Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (00520)22 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)20 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Anxiety36%
Hospitals where William Durkan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William Durkan 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.
- Baptist Health HardinElizabethtown, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180012
Practice locations
Addresses where William Durkan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 E Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202 (502) 629‑8000
- 850 S 28th StLouisville, KY 40211 (502) 629‑8000
- 913 N Dixie AveElizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 706‑1212
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William Durkan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Professional Anesthesia Services of Kentucky PLLC352 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Louisville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Professional Anesthesia Services of Kentucky PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679579445 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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