Quick answers
- Does William J. Lawton Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William J. Lawton Ii 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 J. Lawton Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 511 Original Medicare patients and 10,792 services for William J. Lawton Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William J. Lawton Ii's NPI number?
- 1679776561. 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 J. Lawton Ii, 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 | 511 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,792 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, vedolizumab, intravenous, 1 mg (J3380)8,100 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)1,880 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)211 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)85 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)50 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where William J. Lawton Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William J. Lawton Ii 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.
- Bryan Medical CenterLincoln, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280003
- CHI Health St. ElizabethLincoln, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280020
- Crete Area Medical CenterCrete, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281354
- The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280013
- York General Health Care ServicesYork, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281336
Practice locations
Addresses where William J. Lawton Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4545 R St, Suite 100Lincoln, NE 68503 (402) 465‑4545
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William J. Lawton Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gastroenterology Specialties PC51 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Lincoln
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lincoln, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gastroenterology Specialties PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679776561 |
| 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