Quick answers
- Which hospitals does William E. Prater work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists William E. Prater at 2 hospitals: Hendrick Medical Center and Stephens Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does William E. Prater see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Breckenridge, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is William E. Prater's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does William E. Prater accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William E. Prater 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 E. Prater?
- (254) 559-3363, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is William E. Prater's NPI number?
- 1700956539. 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. Prater works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William E. Prater at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Hendrick Medical CenterAbilene, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450229
- Stephens Memorial HospitalBreckenridge, TX · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 671302
Practice locations
Addresses where William E. Prater is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 101 S Hartford StBreckenridge, TX 76424 (254) 559‑3363
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William E. Prater as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Stephens Memorial Hospital7 clinicians in the group
- Stephens Memorial Hospital District7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Breckenridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Breckenridge, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1982 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700956539 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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