Dr William Rhead, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Madison, WI

Dr William Rhead, MD is a medicare enrolled "Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (m.d.)" physician in Madison, Wisconsin. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc and his current practice location is 1500 Highland Ave, Madison, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 262-2507.

Dr William Rhead is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 42007) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1861445512.

Contact Information

Dr William Rhead, MD
1500 Highland Ave,
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 262-2507
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William Rhead
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience50 Years
Location1500 Highland Ave, Madison, Wisconsin
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr William Rhead attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861445512
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/11/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183709611
  • Enrollment ID: I20080308000029

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Rhead such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861445512NPI-NPPES
008000215DOtherHUMANA
1861445512MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0213XPathology - Pediatric Pathology 42007 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207SG0201XMedical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (m.d.) 42007 (Wisconsin)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc66087854642153

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr William Rhead allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598784555
PECOS PAC ID: 6608785464
Enrollment ID: O20031111000435
Entity NameThe Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699720086
PECOS PAC ID: 2668384371
Enrollment ID: O20031120000259

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr William Rhead is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr William Rhead, MD
7974 Uw Health Ct,
Middleton, WI 53562-5531

Ph: (608) 829-5485
Dr William Rhead, MD
1500 Highland Ave,
Madison, WI 53705

Ph: (608) 262-2507

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