Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Muirhead, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1649293762
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd, Suite 202
Charleston, SC 294078702
(843) 763-2320
fax (843) 763-4198
Mailing address
Po Box 751649
Charlotte, NC 282751649

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2020
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #27840
Medicaid
SC #278407

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649293762. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,020
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$83,844
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 254 149 $86
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 146 71 $37
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 104 71 $1
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 88 88 $106
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 74 74 $159
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 69 42 $33
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 63 45 $55
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 50 32 $34
29125 Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint 35 24 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 30 28 $122

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
98
Patients
79
Total drug cost
$435
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 36 33 $168
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 36 32 $164
Tramadol Hcl Generic 15 14 $31
Cephalexin Generic 11 0 $72

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Muirhead's medical specialty?
Dr. William Muirhead practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. William Muirhead practice?
Dr. William Muirhead practices at 1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd, Charleston, SC 294078702. Office phone: 8437632320.
What is Dr. William Muirhead's NPI?
Dr. William Muirhead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649293762, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Muirhead accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Muirhead accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Muirhead commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73110); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.