Quick answers
- Does William M. Brinkley Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William M. Brinkley 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 M. Brinkley Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 288 Original Medicare patients and 1,169 services for William M. Brinkley Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William M. Brinkley Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1861490518. 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 M. Brinkley 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 | 288 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,169 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)537 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)229 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)215 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)113 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)25 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)63%
- Arthritis54%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where William M. Brinkley Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William M. Brinkley 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.
- Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterHuntersville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340183
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340053
- Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterSalisbury, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340015
- Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterThomasville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340085
Practice locations
Addresses where William M. Brinkley Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 631 Mocksville Ave, Suite 1020Salisbury, NC 28144 (704) 210‑7600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William M. Brinkley Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Rowan Medical Center LLC59 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other oncologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Rowan Medical Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861490518 |
| 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