Quick answers
- Does William F. Simpson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William F. Simpson Jr. 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 F. Simpson Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 176 Original Medicare patients and 449 services for William F. Simpson Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William F. Simpson Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1811931074. 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 F. Simpson Jr., 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 | 176 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 449 |
| Different services or procedures | 76 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)134 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)56 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)47 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)17 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)17 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 cholesterol61%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where William F. Simpson Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William F. Simpson Jr. 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.
- Palo Pinto General HospitalMineral Wells, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450565
Practice locations
Addresses where William F. Simpson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 921 E Main StEastland, TX 76448 (254) 629‑3971
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811931074 |
| 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