Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Avara, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Pascagoula, MS
- NPI 1326062969
- Accepts Medicare
- 44 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2525 Telephone RD
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(228) 762-4483
fax (228) 769-0406
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 28, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #09935
- Medicaid
- MS #00115538
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326062969. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
196
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$17,757
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 72 | 43 | $63 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 65 | 40 | $90 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $125 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 18 | 18 | $125 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 13 | 12 | $125 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Pascagoula Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,865
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 4 | $1,724.37 | |
| Conmed Corporation | 1 | $71.43 | |
| Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $19.19 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $18.55 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $17.11 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $14.58 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
160
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$2,722
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 70 | 23 | $703 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 27 | 15 | $1,334 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 18 | 17 | $97 |
| Scopolamine | Generic | 17 | 15 | $481 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 15 | 0 | $51 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 13 | 12 | $56 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Avara's medical specialty?
Dr. William Avara practices Surgery Physician in Pascagoula, MS.
Where does Dr. William Avara practice?
Dr. William Avara practices at 2525 Telephone RD, Pascagoula, MS 39567. Office phone: 2287624483.
What is Dr. William Avara's NPI?
Dr. William Avara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326062969, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Avara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Avara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Avara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.