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Active NPI 1891770491 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William Anthony Newsom , MD

Ophthalmology • Gainesville, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Newsom, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Gainesville, FL. With approximately 63 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1963, Dr. Newsom delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2521 NW 41ST ST.

Dr. Newsom is affiliated with Newsom Eye And Laser Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2521 Nw 41st St

Gainesville, FL 326066630

Telephone 3523777733
Fax 3523779577
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eye Surgicenter Llc Facility NPI 1336184027

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1963

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Gainesville, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
63 Yrs +39.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.7 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
53 Specialists

Practicing in Gainesville, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
38.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Newsom (63 Years) 63 Yrs
Gainesville Specialty Average (23.7 Years) 23.7 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
524 498 $240.69 $125.40
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
472 462 $195.29 $119.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
297 279 $160.00 $89.06
92134 Imaging of retina
247 245 $72.55 $37.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
245 234 $63.71 $33.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
229 214 $110.91 $57.24
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
201 146 $58.59 $32.27
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
197 136 $634.79 $303.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
181 146 $110.00 $55.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
154 134 $128.84 $84.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
93 93 $217.20 $141.30
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
80 78 $70.45 $37.31
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
80 50 $504.48 $491.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
42 42 $302.83 $164.85
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
32 32 $30.00 $28.39
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
22 22 $14.81 $13.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $225.00 $110.00
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
11 11 $15.67 $14.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-10
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME16298

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License FL ME16298

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Newsom Eye And Laser Center Inc

13904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 336182446

Phone: 8139082020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
Kimberly Gray , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1598868481

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1699868844

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Marissa Cruz

Optometrist

NPI 1841979937
NPI 1851376453

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 10, 2025

Anesthesiology (License #ME16298 in FL)

NPI Profile Active January 14, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 14, 2014

Registered at 2521 NW 41ST ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 326066630 (Tel: 3523777733)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 14, 2014

Registered at 2521 NW 41ST ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 326066630 (Tel: 3523777733)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 14, 2014

Recorded as WILLIAM NEWSOM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 14, 2014

Ophthalmology (License #ME16298 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 07, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891770491
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 07, 2005
Last Update: September 10, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2521 Nw 41st St

Gainesville, FL 326066630

Phone: 3523777733

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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