Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Ashford, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Athens, GA
- NPI 1588078109
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1061 Dowdy RD Ste 202
Athens, GA 306065700
(706) 389-8941
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 7, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #82658
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588078109. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
22,556
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$343,873
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3300 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg | 17,760 | 237 | $4 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 746 | 296 | $84 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 708 | 249 | $59 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 696 | 86 | $1 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 351 | 152 | $37 | |
Q9966 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 309 | 35 | $0 | |
77002 |
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | 261 | 36 | $105 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 223 | 104 | $31 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 214 | 40 | $52 | |
J7321 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 209 | 25 | $73 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Athens Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 281. This provider delivers 80× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$496
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 2 | $196.18 | |
| Sonex Health, INC. | 1 | $76.04 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $75.11 | |
| Shoulder Innovations, INC. | 1 | $60.45 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $32.07 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $21.98 | |
| Radius Health, INC. | 1 | $21.67 | |
| Ermi INC. | 1 | $12.87 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
650
Patients
432
Total drug cost
$3,425
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 161 | 72 | $644 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 117 | 101 | $561 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 110 | 47 | $435 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 65 | 64 | $275 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 55 | 52 | $444 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 55 | 49 | $277 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 33 | 32 | $391 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 26 | 15 | $156 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $163 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $80 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Ashford's medical specialty?
Dr. William Ashford practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. William Ashford practice?
Dr. William Ashford practices at 1061 Dowdy RD Ste 202, Athens, GA 306065700. Office phone: 7063898941.
What is Dr. William Ashford's NPI?
Dr. William Ashford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588078109, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Ashford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Ashford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Ashford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg (HCPCS J3300); 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.