Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Lawton, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Lincoln, NE

  • NPI 1679776561
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4545 R St Ste 100, Gastroenterology Specialties P.C.
Lincoln, NE 685033799
(402) 465-4545
fax (402) 465-9011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 30, 2014
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #24360

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679776561. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11,622
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$368,269
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3380 Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg 8,700 23 $22
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 2,020 30 $33
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 225 225 $223
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 118 57 $75
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 94 94 $96
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 79 79 $5
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 49 49 $91
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 44 44 $122
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 41 41 $98
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 41 41 $165

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 428. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
707
Patients
345
Total drug cost
$454,115
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 192 67 $4,149
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 87 86 $1,491
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 86 23 $1,303
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 68 68 $5,497
Plenvu (Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C) Brand 61 61 $9,158
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) Brand 53 16 $1,215
Mesalamine Generic 27 0 $12,753
Colesevelam Hcl Generic 25 0 $9,786
Peg-3350 And Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 24 24 $501
Balsalazide Disodium Generic 19 0 $4,931

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Lawton's medical specialty?
Dr. William Lawton practices Gastroenterology Physician in Lincoln, NE.
Where does Dr. William Lawton practice?
Dr. William Lawton practices at 4545 R St Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 685033799. Office phone: 4024654545.
What is Dr. William Lawton's NPI?
Dr. William Lawton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679776561, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Lawton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Lawton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Lawton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3380); Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (HCPCS J1745); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.