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DR. AQUINO ANTHONY WILLIAMS MD
NPI 1316407943
Internal Medicine in Staples, MN

Active since March 20, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
49725 COUNTY 83, STAPLES, MN 56479(218) 894-1515(218) 898-7518 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2026, Jul 12, 2022, Sep 21, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Aquino Anthony Williams Md NPPES

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

DR. AQUINO ANTHONY WILLIAMS MD (NPI 1316407943) is an individual internal medicine provider in Staples, Minnesota, licensed in Wisconsin (77078) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316407943
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AQUINO ANTHONY WILLIAMSCredential: MD
Location Address49725 COUNTY 83Staples, MN 56479-5280
Mailing Address49725 County 83Staples, MN 56479-5280 · (218) 894-1515 · Fax (218) 898-7518
Phone(218) 894-1515
Fax(218) 898-7518
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1316407943 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 77078
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
49725 COUNTY 83, Staples, MN 56479
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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. Aquino Anthony Williams 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 ID3971992470
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250819004337
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Aquino Williams reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lakewood Health System
Same address
Critical Access
49725 COUNTY 83
Staples, MN 56479
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1124019054 (Minnesota)
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295726362 (218) 894-1515
St Joseph's Medical Center
2.5 mi
Multi-Specialty
301 2ND AVE NW
Staples, MN 56479
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Josephs Medical Center
  • 340 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538916101 (218) 894-7870
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
194 mi
Clinic/Center
3101 AVALON COVE CT NW
Rochester, MN 55901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota and Wisconsin enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1225372923 (Wisconsin)
  • 275 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932826377 (608) 782-7300

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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brainerd, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240075
Location523 North 3rd StreetBrainerd, MN 56401 · Crow Wing County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lakewood Health System

Critical Access Hospitals · Staples, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number241329
Location49725 County Road 83Staples, MN 56479 · Todd County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56479 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
49725 COUNTY 83
STAPLES, MN 56479
Todd County (218) 894-1515
KELLY VANVICKLE
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
49725 COUNTY 83
STAPLES, MN 56479
Todd County (218) 894-1515
MARISSA ELIZABETH BAUMGARTNER PA-C
Physician Assistant
49725 COUNTY 83
STAPLES, MN 56479
Todd County (218) 894-1515
JORDAN ROBERT MOE M.D.
Family Medicine
49725 COUNTY 83
STAPLES, MN 56479
Todd County (218) 894-1515
KYLIE OLSON
Speech-Language Pathologist
49725 COUNTY 83
STAPLES, MN 56479
Todd County (218) 894-8427
GERALD WAYNE HENRICKSON MD
Family Medicine
49725 COUNTY 83
STAPLES, MN 56479
Todd County (218) 894-1515
LUANN ANNETTE GAMMON LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
49725 COUNTY 83
STAPLES, MN 56479
Todd County (218) 894-1515
PAIGE MARIE CARLSON MD
Internal Medicine
49725 COUNTY 83
STAPLES, MN 56479
Todd County (218) 894-1515

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 Aquino Williams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aquino Williams is 1316407943. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2019.

Where is Aquino Williams located?

Aquino Williams practices at 49725 County 83, Staples, MN 56479. The listed phone number is (218) 894-1515.

What is Aquino Williams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Aquino Williams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aquino Williams 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 Aquino Williams's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aquino Williams reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Lakewood Health System (Staples, MN), St Joseph's Medical Center (Staples, MN) and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc (Rochester, MN). 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 Aquino Williams's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Aquino Williams affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Aquino Williams is affiliated with Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center and Lakewood Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aquino Williams was last updated on March 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.