WILLIAM SCOTT BOSTON M.D.
NPI 1215971197
Emergency Medicine in Springfield, IL

Active since June 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
701 N 1ST ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781(217) 788-3156 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About William Scott Boston M.d. NPPES

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

WILLIAM SCOTT BOSTON M.D. (NPI 1215971197) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Springfield, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036108377) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hillsboro Area Hospital, and is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215971197
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM SCOTT BOSTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address701 N 1ST STSpringfield, IL 62781-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 955277Saint Louis, MO 63195-5277
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern Illinois University School Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2023
NPI 1215971197 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036108377
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.
701 N 1ST ST, Springfield, IL 62781

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0361083771IL
OtherP00020928IL · Rail Road Medicare

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

William Scott Boston M.d. 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 ID2062480247
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040924000480, I20250204000995
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 3

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.
79 services78 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.
50 services49 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.
32 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Hillsboro Area Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hillsboro, IL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number141332
Location1200 E Tremont StreetHillsboro, IL 62049 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Carlinville Area Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Carlinville, IL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number141347
Location20733 N Broad StreetCarlinville, IL 62626 · Macoupin County
Emergency services

Twelve Clans Unity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winnebago, NE
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number280059
Location225 S Bluff StreetWinnebago, NE 68071 · Thurston County
Emergency services

Phs Indian Hospital At Rosebud

Acute Care Hospitals · Rosebud, SD
OwnershipGovernment - Federal
CMS Certification Number430084
Location400 Soldier Creek RoadRosebud, SD 57570 · Todd County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62781 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.25 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90
Improvement Activities40

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 (Critical Care)
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Radiology (Radiological Physics)
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Hospice Care, Community Based
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Hospitalist
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
701 N 1ST ST, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62781

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 Boston's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Boston is 1215971197. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2006.

Where is William Boston located?

William Boston practices at 701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62781. The listed phone number is (217) 788-3156.

What is William Boston's specialty?

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

Is William Boston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Boston 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.

Is William Boston affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Boston is affiliated with Hillsboro Area Hospital, Carlinville Area Hospital, Twelve Clans Unity Hospital and Phs Indian Hospital At Rosebud.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Boston was last updated on September 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.