DR. WILLIAM C ALEXANDER MD
NPI 1194736447
Hospitalist in West Monroe, LA

Active since August 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
57.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
503 MCMILLAN RD, WEST MONROE, LA 71291(318) 329-4744(318) 329-4744 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. William C Alexander Md NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM C ALEXANDER MD (NPI 1194736447) is an individual hospitalist provider in West Monroe, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.09659R) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194736447
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM C ALEXANDERCredential: MD
Location Address503 MCMILLAN RDWest Monroe, LA 71291-5327
Mailing Address503 Mcmillan RdWest Monroe, LA 71291-5327 · (318) 329-4744 · Fax (318) 329-4744
Fax(318) 329-4744
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 2013
NPI 1194736447 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in LA · MD.09659R
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License MD.09659R (LA)
503 MCMILLAN RD, West Monroe, LA 71291

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPIND98074LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5R982LA
Medicaid1971910LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William C Alexander 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 ID5890770689
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040624000381
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
1,317 services187 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
171 services91 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
124 services119 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
72 services68 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
54 services52 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ruston, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190086
Location401 East Vaughn AvenueRuston, LA 71270 · Lincoln County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jackson Parish Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Jonesboro, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191317
Location165 Beech Springs RoadJonesboro, LA 71251 · Jackson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71291 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

57.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality75.28
Improvement Activities0
Cost57.14

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%91 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$66.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$65.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
3 suppliers81 claims81 services$25.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Pharmacist
503 MCMILLAN RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Rehabilitation Unit
503 MCMILLAN RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Anesthesiology
503 MCMILLAN RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Dietitian, Registered
503 MCMILLAN RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
503 MCMILLAN RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Hospitalist
503 MCMILLAN RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Family Medicine
503 MCMILLAN RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291
Hospitalist
503 MCMILLAN RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291

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 Alexander's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Alexander is 1194736447. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2006.

Where is William Alexander located?

William Alexander practices at 503 Mcmillan Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291. The listed phone number is (318) 329-4744.

What is William Alexander's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is William Alexander enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Alexander 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.

What insurance does William Alexander accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list William Alexander as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is William Alexander affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Alexander is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center and Jackson Parish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Alexander was last updated on September 16, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.