Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Pistel, D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Modesto, CA

  • NPI 1518979418
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 28.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
609 E Orangeburg Ave, Suite 201
Modesto, CA 953505580
(209) 572-3224
fax (209) 572-4528

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 21, 2013
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A7594
Medicaid
CA #020A7594

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518979418. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,886
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$238,882
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,961 147 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 395 260 $92
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 291 161 $69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 256 181 $129
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 132 100 $36
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 121 41 $8
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view 101 62 $23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 94 94 $169
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 70 53 $50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 55 52 $58

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$444
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. 4 $211.47
OMNIlife science, Inc 2 $175.60
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 2 $31.47
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $25.31

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$264
Travel and Lodging
$180

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
953
Patients
438
Total drug cost
$11,116
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 321 140 $4,886
Meloxicam Generic 197 85 $2,027
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 187 91 $1,497
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 44 26 $401
Cephalexin Generic 42 28 $299
Gabapentin Generic 38 18 $531
Tramadol Hcl Generic 34 16 $129
Ibuprofen Generic 32 11 $315
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 17 0 $438
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 15 11 $418

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Pistel's medical specialty?
Dr. William Pistel practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Modesto, CA.
Where does Dr. William Pistel practice?
Dr. William Pistel practices at 609 E Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA 953505580. Office phone: 2095723224.
What is Dr. William Pistel's NPI?
Dr. William Pistel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518979418, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Pistel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Pistel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Pistel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.