William Charles Syme, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Albuquerque, NM

William Charles Syme, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He went to University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Optumcare New Mexico Llc and his current practice location is 5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne Fl 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 232-1572.

William Charles Syme is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 89311) 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 1457374555.

Contact Information

William Charles Syme, MD
5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne Fl 2,
Albuquerque, NM 87109-5900
(505) 232-1572
(505) 232-3296

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam Charles Syme
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne Fl 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 Charles Syme attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457374555
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/23/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466460027
  • Enrollment ID: I20060323000775

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William Charles Syme such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457374555NPI-NPPES
3673MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 89311 (New Mexico)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Optumcare New Mexico Llc903212581066

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 Charles Syme allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOptumcare New Mexico Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124053210
PECOS PAC ID: 9032125810
Enrollment ID: O20060302000704

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 Charles Syme 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 Charles Syme, MD
Po Box 26028,
Albuquerque, NM 87125-6028

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William Charles Syme, MD
5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne Fl 2,
Albuquerque, NM 87109-5900

Ph: (505) 232-1572

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