Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Syme, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1457374555
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne Fl 2
Albuquerque, NM 871095900
(505) 232-1572
fax (505) 232-3296
Mailing address
Po Box 26028
Albuquerque, NM 871256028

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 23, 2024
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #89311
Medicaid
NM #3673

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457374555. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
376
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$56,048
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 104 98 $170
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 80 75 $109
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 73 73 $174
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 58 57 $58
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 48 47 $216
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 13 13 $246

In context: peer comparison

Among 22 peers in Albuquerque Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. William Syme's medical specialty?
Dr. William Syme practices Surgery Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. William Syme practice?
Dr. William Syme practices at 5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne Fl 2, Albuquerque, NM 871095900. Office phone: 5052321572.
What is Dr. William Syme's NPI?
Dr. William Syme's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457374555, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Syme accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Syme accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Syme commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93970); Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93971); Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.