Quick answers
- Does William L. Fangman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William L. Fangman 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 L. Fangman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 784 Original Medicare patients and 2,762 services for William L. Fangman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William L. Fangman's NPI number?
- 1851404859. 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 L. Fangman, 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 | 784 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,762 |
| Different services or procedures | 93 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)872 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)384 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)156 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks (17313)150 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)83 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes31%
Practice locations
Addresses where William L. Fangman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 105 Delta Park DrShelby, NC 28150
- 1072 X Ray DrGastonia, NC 28054
- 959 Cox RdGastonia, NC 28054 (704) 866‑0106
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William L. Fangman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology PA56 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)primary
- Dermatologyalso
- Pathologyalso
Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in North Carolina →
Other dermatologic surgeons in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851404859 |
| 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
- 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