Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Banister, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Specialist · Amarillo, TX

  • NPI 1497785661
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1901 Medi Park Dr Ste 2
Amarillo, TX 791062105
(806) 350-7918
Additional location
3101 Hobbs RD Ste 202
Amarillo, TX 791093285
(806) 279-1183
fax (806) 350-7693
Mailing address
2000 S Mays St Ste 201
Round Rock, TX 786647580

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 9, 2021
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #J1856
Medicaid (2)
TX #202326901 · TX #030927001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497785661. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
297
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$135,522
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
63685 Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver 64 64 $190
63655 Removal of spine bone for insertion of neurostimulator electrode plate in spine 56 56 $789
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 51 50 $1,033
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 46 46 $160
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 39 39 $104
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 30 24 $184
63030 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc 11 11 $868

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,774
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 47 $1,734.82
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $39.62

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,774

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
287
Patients
185
Total drug cost
$4,989
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 218 142 $4,234
Methocarbamol Generic 34 26 $320
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 21 17 $217
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 0 $219

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Banister's medical specialty?
Dr. William Banister practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Amarillo, TX.
Where does Dr. William Banister practice?
Dr. William Banister practices at 1901 Medi Park Dr Ste 2, Amarillo, TX 791062105. Office phone: 8063507918.
What is Dr. William Banister's NPI?
Dr. William Banister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497785661, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Banister accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Banister accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Banister commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver (HCPCS 63685); Removal of spine bone for insertion of neurostimulator electrode plate in spine (HCPCS 63655); Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (HCPCS 63047). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.