Quick answers
- Does William S. Owens Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William S. Owens 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 S. Owens Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 602 Original Medicare patients and 3,235 services for William S. Owens Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William S. Owens Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1972552719. 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 S. Owens 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 | 602 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,235 |
| Different services or procedures | 136 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)361 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)352 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)349 services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)219 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)208 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%
- Arthritis70%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Depression26%
Hospitals where William S. Owens Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William S. Owens 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.
- Newberry County Memorial HospitalNewberry, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420053
- Prisma Health Richland HospitalColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420018
Practice locations
Addresses where William S. Owens Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 104 Ellett RdChapin, SC 29036 (864) 833‑3046
- 22971 Hwy 76 EClinton, SC 29325 (864) 833‑3046
- 2704 Kinard StNewberry, SC 29108 (803) 321‑6254
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William S. Owens Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Palmetto Bone and Joint12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Palmetto Bone and Joint
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972552719 |
| 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