William Leonard Falls, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Hickory, NC

William Leonard Falls, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Hickory, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Carolina Ear Nose And Throat-sinus And Allergy Center Pa and his current practice location is 304 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 322-2183.

William Leonard Falls is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2021-00726) 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 1114154663.

Contact Information

William Leonard Falls, MD
304 10th Ave Ne,
Hickory, NC 28601-3883
(828) 322-2183
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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam Leonard Falls
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience9 Years
Location304 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, North Carolina
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:
  • William Leonard Falls graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114154663
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2009
  • Last Update Date: 06/14/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951549872
  • Enrollment ID: I20211008000007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William Leonard Falls such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114154663NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 2021-00726 (North Carolina)Primary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 0101247938 (Virginia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital
Carolinas Healthcare System-blue RidgeMorganton, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolina Ear Nose And Throat-sinus And Allergy Center Pa983010147617

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. William Leonard Falls allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolina Ear Nose & Throat-sinus And Allergy Center Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831151539
PECOS PAC ID: 9830101476
Enrollment ID: O20100724000089

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. William Leonard Falls 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
William Leonard Falls, MD
256 10th Ave Ne Ste C,
Hickory, NC 28601-3882

Ph: (828) 322-2183
William Leonard Falls, MD
304 10th Ave Ne,
Hickory, NC 28601-3883

Ph: (828) 322-2183

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Hickory, NC

Dr. Merritt J. Seshul, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 304 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-322-2183    Fax: 828-328-2838
Dr. Frank W. Mauldin, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 304 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-322-2183    Fax: 828-485-4550
William Andrew Jarrett, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 304 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-322-2183    Fax: 828-485-2799
Dr. Jamey Lynn Cost, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 304 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-322-2183    Fax: 828-485-2799
Dr. Willard C Harrill, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 304 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-322-2183    Fax: 828-328-2838
Dr. Robert C. Williams, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 304 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-322-2183    Fax: 828-485-4550

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