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
- Primary practice
-
609 E Orangeburg Ave, Suite 201
Modesto, CA 953505580
(209) 572-3224
fax (209) 572-4528
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.