Active NPI 1568462257 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William A. Crotwell , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Mobile, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Crotwell, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Mobile, AL. With approximately 54 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1972, Dr. Crotwell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 720 HILLCREST RD STE B.

Dr. Crotwell accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

720 Hillcrest Rd Ste B

Mobile, AL 366953904

Telephone 2512724934

Fax 2514605457

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Crotwell Orthopedic Clinic Facility NPI 1952197972

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1972

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Mobile, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

54 Yrs +28.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.3 Yrs

State Avg: 27.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

56 Specialists

Practicing in Mobile, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Crotwell (54 Years) 54 Yrs

Mobile Specialty Average (25.3 Years) 25.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	14,120	70	$0.27	$0.13
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,040	14	$18.05	$8.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	519	163	$235.87	$113.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	162	62	$196.97	$62.42
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	90	71	$137.58	$43.89
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	88	13	$4.36	$0.98
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	86	57	$125.19	$39.40
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	67	55	$74.11	$23.66
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	55	22	$170.22	$28.85
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	48	26	$19.61	$9.05
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	46	28	$63.88	$21.01
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	46	13	$2.38	$0.67
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	46	28	$92.55	$30.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$307.82	$148.54
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	28	20	$142.90	$41.13
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	27	16	$39.10	$12.87
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	24	20	$126.22	$39.98
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	22	19	$142.34	$44.67
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	22	14	$90.55	$25.96
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	15	13	$96.79	$31.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	433	148	$254.70	$114.27
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	229	72	$36.66	$11.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	120	58	$209.76	$64.64
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	82	41	$132.97	$39.61
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	69	58	$152.45	$44.34
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	67	54	$85.74	$24.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	56	36	$103.78	$30.59
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	55	36	$77.93	$21.03
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	51	29	$184.33	$32.17
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	32	11	$6.25	$0.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$312.53	$149.40
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	24	13	$150.44	$45.65
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	24	13	$103.07	$29.68
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	23	18	$40.15	$12.56
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	19	17	$153.74	$47.92
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	17	17	$103.98	$31.99
77089 Calculation of trabecular bone score (tbs) using imaging data with interpretation and report on fracture risk	17	17	$110.10	$36.16
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	13	$107.62	$42.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	241	80	$29.00	$10.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	235	110	$100.00	$83.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	210	114	$143.00	$115.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	125	59	$175.54	$69.62
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	74	47	$135.00	$42.80
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	68	53	$191.00	$44.79
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	63	47	$107.00	$24.46
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	59	33	$165.97	$33.62
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	57	40	$113.00	$30.57
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	54	39	$111.00	$21.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$205.00	$159.44
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	28	14	$126.00	$45.49
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	23	12	$116.00	$32.02
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	22	21	$109.00	$32.26
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	21	19	$171.00	$45.36
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	17	12	$116.00	$37.78
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	12	$66.00	$40.95
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	14	14	$1502.00	$222.68
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$1300.00	$164.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	585	200	$98.43	$84.95
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	268	92	$29.00	$10.31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	158	76	$171.19	$66.55
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	119	70	$135.00	$42.04
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	72	51	$107.00	$24.24
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	71	54	$191.00	$45.30
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	60	35	$170.00	$34.33
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	50	33	$113.00	$31.71
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	47	30	$111.00	$22.07
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	37	18	$116.00	$30.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$140.00	$104.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	33	$137.43	$120.60
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	32	22	$116.00	$36.40
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	27	22	$109.00	$32.29
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	13	$116.00	$33.84
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	26	11	$23.00	$0.53
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	19	11	$126.00	$37.37
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	19	16	$34.00	$13.38
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	18	13	$122.22	$41.75
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	17	14	$171.00	$48.80
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	16	12	$25.00	$5.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$205.00	$145.48
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	13	13	$66.00	$43.02
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$1438.27	$166.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	597	194	$90.00	$67.87
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	294	93	$29.00	$11.10
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	168	66	$158.54	$59.45
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	100	58	$167.28	$39.17
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	89	41	$113.00	$29.13
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	86	52	$135.00	$38.70
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	78	38	$111.00	$24.71
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	69	54	$107.00	$23.73
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	65	51	$191.00	$41.67
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	43	17	$116.00	$35.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$140.00	$100.26
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	38	21	$116.00	$25.62
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	33	24	$109.00	$30.80
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	28	12	$82.00	$32.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	23	$117.00	$97.49
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	24	21	$171.00	$46.47
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	19	$66.00	$39.65
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	18	13	$126.00	$42.46
72114 X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views	18	14	$264.00	$51.59
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	11	11	$196.00	$36.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	752	13	$23.00	$10.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	742	225	$90.00	$66.37
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	362	113	$29.00	$11.65
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	197	83	$160.42	$57.42
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	112	64	$162.71	$35.50
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	104	60	$134.42	$33.99
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	95	70	$106.15	$27.44
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	94	73	$189.72	$43.92
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	75	45	$112.39	$25.39
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	68	41	$110.38	$26.61
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	57	27	$108.37	$29.68
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	49	22	$115.14	$32.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$139.02	$99.02
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	44	29	$66.00	$37.67
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	40	29	$169.80	$44.68
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	30	13	$23.00	$0.42
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	30	18	$126.00	$47.92
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	15	$115.44	$30.17
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	27	18	$115.33	$26.36
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	25	25	$194.80	$34.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$117.00	$98.36
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	20	18	$34.00	$13.89
72114 X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views	17	13	$261.53	$47.86
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	15	13	$25.00	$5.51
A4565 Slings	12	12	$10.00	$8.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,136	16	$22.90	$11.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	739	234	$90.00	$63.37
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	351	111	$29.00	$12.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	214	83	$169.60	$53.86
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	168	75	$132.77	$31.34
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	117	85	$186.76	$39.39
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	109	79	$103.89	$25.07
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	67	32	$112.58	$28.62
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	66	47	$156.61	$34.90
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	61	37	$110.90	$25.35
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	58	25	$107.00	$27.89
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	57	35	$108.89	$26.21
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	55	19	$113.00	$25.75
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	51	29	$66.00	$34.34
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	41	21	$112.95	$25.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	33	$117.00	$89.27
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	38	15	$22.89	$0.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$136.76	$87.95
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	36	29	$166.83	$39.24
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	31	19	$126.00	$41.58
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	28	20	$30.50	$17.62
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	25	13	$79.96	$28.05
A4565 Slings	22	20	$10.00	$8.13
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	19	15	$25.00	$6.33
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	15	15	$190.73	$36.71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$269.00	$185.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,520	22	$22.00	$10.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	743	235	$90.00	$62.85
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	322	96	$26.34	$9.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	258	90	$177.05	$52.76
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	159	71	$129.70	$30.70
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	108	82	$182.78	$40.90
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	104	78	$101.90	$26.38
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	85	41	$107.85	$24.06
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	83	41	$105.84	$24.83
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	56	29	$100.25	$30.68
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	55	22	$110.64	$18.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	41	$117.00	$90.72
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	46	23	$103.76	$27.73
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	41	21	$66.00	$33.98
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4 or 5 views	38	30	$163.68	$40.02
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	38	18	$78.95	$23.53
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	36	17	$22.00	$0.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$133.72	$91.61
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	29	26	$27.00	$23.17
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	13	$110.60	$20.89
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	24	20	$23.50	$5.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$190.33	$153.02
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	12	12	$120.83	$28.24
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	11	11	$186.27	$36.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-30

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 6657

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000026791 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

200015921

Secondary Practice Locations

3610 Springhill Memorial Dr N

Mobile, AL 366081162

Phone: 2514103600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. William Higgs , MD

Specialist

NPI 1396893814

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 30, 2025

Registered at 720 HILLCREST RD STE B, MOBILE, AL 366953904 (Tel: 2512724934)

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NPI Profile Active January 29, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 29, 2010

Registered at 3610 SPRINGHILL MEMORIAL DR N, MOBILE, AL 366081162 (Tel: 2514103600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 29, 2010

Registered at 3610 SPRINGHILL MEMORIAL DR N, MOBILE, AL 366081162 (Tel: 2514103600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 29, 2010

Recorded as WILLIAM CROTWELL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 29, 2010

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #6657 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 26, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568462257

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 26, 2005

Last Update: May 30, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

3610 Springhill Memorial Dr N

Mobile, AL 366081162

Phone: 2514103600

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