Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Ophthalmology

William A. Pettit Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in La Grande, OR · Oregon

Summary

Dr. William A. Pettit Iii, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1404 Gekeler Ln, La Grande, OR 97850. Phone: (541) 963-3119. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William A. Pettit Iii had 1,248 Original Medicare patients and 9,376 services. NPI 1942308473. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1404 Gekeler Ln, La Grande, OR 97850 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (541) 963‑3119
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Grande Ronde Hospital
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical School At Houston · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William A. Pettit Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

Quick answers

Does William A. Pettit Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William A. Pettit Iii 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 A. Pettit Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,248 Original Medicare patients and 9,376 services for William A. Pettit Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William A. Pettit Iii's NPI number?
1942308473. 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 A. Pettit Iii, 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 patients1,248
Services billed to Medicare9,376
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)2,519 services
  2. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,038 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)886 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)800 services
  5. Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg (J9035)558 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 pressure72%
  • High cholesterol62%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Hospitals where William A. Pettit Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William A. Pettit Iii 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.

  • Grande Ronde HospitalLa Grande, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381321

Practice locations

Addresses where William A. Pettit Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Oregon →

Other ophthalmologists in Oregon

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oregon — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Oregon →

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At Houston
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942308473
CorrectionsReport 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

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians