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DR. WILLIAM LOUIS CAUTHEN JR. MD
NPI 1174507578
Emergency Medicine in Florence, SC

Active since November 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
805 PAMPLICO HWY, FLORENCE, SC 29505(843) 674-5143(843) 674-5146 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 16, 2022, Aug 25, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. William Louis Cauthen Jr. Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WILLIAM LOUIS CAUTHEN JR. MD (NPI 1174507578) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Florence, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (12928) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174507578
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM LOUIS CAUTHEN JR.Credential: MD
Location Address805 PAMPLICO HWYFlorence, SC 29505-6047
Mailing Address947 S Irby StFlorence, SC 29501-5238 · (843) 629-7074 · Fax (843) 629-7274
Phone(843) 674-5143
Fax(843) 674-5146
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2022
✔ NPI 1174507578 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 12928✔ Licensed in MO · 2021034317✔ Licensed in KY · 57335
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
805 PAMPLICO HWY, Florence, SC 29505
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid129284SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William Louis Cauthen Jr. Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2163477233
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060404000406
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show William Cauthen reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

App Of South Carolina Ed PLLC
24 mi
Emergency Medicine
1304 W BOBO NEWSOM HWY
Hartsville, SC 29550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457878084 (843) 339-2100
Ies South Carolina LLC
24 mi
Emergency Medicine
1304 W BOBO NEWSOM HWY
Hartsville, SC 29550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821779695 (843) 339-2100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
204 services186 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
147 services141 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
138 services128 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
99 services93 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hartsville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420010
Location1304 W Bobo Newsom HwyHartsville, SC 29550 · Darlington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29505 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CYNTHIA GAIL MEADOWS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 674-5000
SUSANNAH GRAHAM PA-C
Physician Assistant
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 792-1414
DR. BRIAN THOMAS TREZAK MD
Internal Medicine
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 792-1414
SELENE R FORRESTALL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 792-1414
MISS CHRISTIE ELLEN BLAIR RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 674-2051
MS. JANET BENNETT CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 674-2500
FNU ZEESHA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 792-1414
CATHY J SHEEHY RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
805 PAMPLICO HWY
FLORENCE, SC 29505
Florence County (843) 674-5000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is William Cauthen's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Cauthen is 1174507578. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2005.

Where is William Cauthen located?

William Cauthen practices at 805 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505. The listed phone number is (843) 674-5143.

What is William Cauthen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is William Cauthen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Cauthen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Cauthen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Cauthen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: App Of South Carolina Ed PLLC (Hartsville, SC) and Ies South Carolina LLC (Hartsville, SC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for William Cauthen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is William Cauthen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Cauthen is affiliated with Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Cauthen was last updated on December 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.