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Active NPI 1558471680 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William Richard Wrightson , MD

Surgery • Blairsville, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Wrightson, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Blairsville, GA. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Wrightson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD.

Dr. Wrightson maintains professional affiliations with Union General Affiliated Services, Llc, Union County Hospital Authority and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

191 Deep South Farm Rd

Blairsville, GA 305122220

Telephone 7067816950
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Blairsville, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs -3.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.7 Yrs
State Avg: 26.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Blairsville, GA (1046 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
62.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wrightson (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Blairsville Specialty Average (31.7 Years) 31.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
128 128 $360.00 $157.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
82 63 $237.00 $119.84
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
35 20 $178.00 $74.72
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
20 19 $387.00 $101.59
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
19 19 $499.00 $163.71
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
17 17 $518.00 $165.87
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older
14 14 $974.00 $313.53
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device
14 14 $30.00 $17.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $236.00 $104.43
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope
12 12 $1614.00 $637.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
11 11 $161.00 $84.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-29
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 97472

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License GA 97472

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Union General Affiliated Services, Llc

191 Deep S Farm Rd, Blairsville, GA 305122220

Phone: 7067816950

Union County Hospital Authority

35 Hospital Rd, Blairsville, GA 305123139

Phone: 7067452111

Secondary Practice Locations

35 Hospital Rd

Blairsville, GA 305123139

Phone: 7067452111

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2024

Registered at 191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD, BLAIRSVILLE, GA 305122220 (Tel: 7067816950)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2024

Registered at 35 HOSPITAL RD, BLAIRSVILLE, GA 305123139 (Tel: 7067452111)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2024

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #97472 in GA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2018

Registered at 8120 DRY RIDGE LN, LOUISVILLE, KY 402995684 (Tel: 5026777699)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 800 ZORN AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 402061433 (Tel: 5022876804)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 3511 GATEVIEW PL, LOUISVILLE, KY 402722668 (Tel: 5029335806)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as WILLIAM WRIGHTSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #35040 in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558471680
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 30, 2006
Last Update: March 29, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

35 Hospital Rd

Blairsville, GA 305123139

Phone: 7067452111

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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