Quick answers
- Does William S. Hiltz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William S. Hiltz 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 S. Hiltz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 863 Original Medicare patients and 15,886 services for William S. Hiltz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William S. Hiltz's NPI number?
- 1689867897. 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 S. Hiltz, 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 | 863 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,886 |
| Different services or procedures | 105 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)12,935 services
- Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel (37253)357 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)317 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)196 services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)163 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%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Diabetes50%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
Hospitals where William S. Hiltz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William S. Hiltz 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.
- Doctors HospitalAugusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110177
- Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med ColAugusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110034
Practice locations
Addresses where William S. Hiltz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1350 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30901 (706) 722‑9011
- 3623 J Dewey Gray Cir, Suite 100Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 651‑6700
- 3651 Wheeler RdAugusta, GA 30909 (706) 737‑4575
- 630 13th St, Suite 250Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 724‑2500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William S. Hiltz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vascular Radiology Associates, II14 clinicians in the group
- Fresenius Vascular Care Augusta, LLC9 clinicians in the group
- Vra Physicians III LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Augusta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vascular Radiology Associates, II
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Toledo Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689867897 |
| 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