Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William McCrea, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Wilmington, NC

  • NPI 1952306870
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2131 S 17Th St
Wilmington, NC 284017407
(910) 442-1100
fax (910) 442-1199
Mailing address
Po Box 3686
Wilmington, NC 284060686

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 19, 2011
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2000000541
Medicaid
NC #89130GU

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952306870. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
632
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$50,632
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 116 105 $52
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 95 92 $67
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 48 48 $150
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 42 42 $38
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 42 42 $29
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 33 33 $66
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 29 29 $163
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 28 28 $77
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 26 26 $64
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 23 23 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in this city , average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. William McCrea's medical specialty?
Dr. William McCrea practices Anesthesiology Physician in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. William McCrea practice?
Dr. William McCrea practices at 2131 S 17Th St, Wilmington, NC 284017407. Office phone: 9104421100.
What is Dr. William McCrea's NPI?
Dr. William McCrea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952306870, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William McCrea accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William McCrea accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William McCrea commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.