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DR. WILLIAM LANTZ EFFINGER I D.O.,M.S.
NPI 1225327380
Family Medicine in Tallahassee, FL

Active since March 29, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1891 CAPITAL CIR NE STE 9, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308(888) 698-2714(888) 698-2714 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2026, Sep 7, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. William Lantz Effinger I D.o.,m.s. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM LANTZ EFFINGER I D.O.,M.S. (NPI 1225327380) is an individual family medicine provider in Tallahassee, Florida, licensed in Florida (OS11271) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, and is a graduate of University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225327380
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM LANTZ EFFINGER ICredential: D.O.,M.S.
Location Address1891 CAPITAL CIR NE STE 9Tallahassee, FL 32308-4486
Mailing Address1891 Capital Cir Ne Ste 9Tallahassee, FL 32308-4486 · (888) 698-2714 · Fax (888) 698-2714
Fax(888) 698-2714
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2026
NPI 1225327380 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in FL · OS11271
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1891 CAPITAL CIR NE STE 9, Tallahassee, FL 32308

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 Lantz Effinger I D.o.,m.s. 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 ID3375701816
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120313000781
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 9

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.
1,978 services261 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.
400 services269 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.
268 services147 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.
71 services58 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
41 services26 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Tallahassee, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100135
Location1300 Miccosukee RdTallahassee, FL 32308 · Leon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida Capital Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tallahassee, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100254
Location2626 Capital Medical BlvdTallahassee, FL 32308 · Leon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32308 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

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…
34%83 patients2/55-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 19

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

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
4 suppliers13 claims13 services$21.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
5 suppliers23 claims25 services$8.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches A4450
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers15 claims736 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers14 claims3,104 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen A6010
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers26 claims820 services$29.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers54 claims1,643 services$6.95 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 5

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

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1891 CAPITAL CIR NE STE 9
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Nurse Practitioner
1891 CAPITAL CIR NE STE 9
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Nurse Practitioner
1891 CAPITAL CIR NE STE 9
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Family Medicine
1891 CAPITAL CIR NE STE 9
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Nurse Practitioner
1891 CAPITAL CIR NE STE 9
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

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 Effinger's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Effinger is 1225327380. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2011.

Where is William Effinger located?

William Effinger practices at 1891 Capital Cir NE Ste 9, Tallahassee, FL 32308. The listed phone number is (888) 698-2714.

What is William Effinger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is William Effinger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Effinger 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 Effinger accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) list William Effinger 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 Effinger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Effinger is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and Hca Florida Capital Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Effinger was last updated on July 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 35 days 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.