DR. ALDON BYRON WILLIAMS M.D.
NPI 1518922657
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Brownsville, TX
NPI Status: Active since April 20, 2006
Contact Information
5700 N EXPRESSWAY 77/83
SUITE 101
BROWNSVILLE, TX
ZIP 78526
Phone: (956) 350-0900
Fax: (956) 350-0906
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 37
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About ALDON WILLIAMS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Aldon Williams, a provider established in Brownsville, Texas with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine and more than 37 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1990. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1518922657 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number J8418 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
- NPI
- 1518922657
- Provider Name
- DR. ALDON BYRON WILLIAMS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5700 N EXPRESSWAY 77/83 SUITE 101 BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
- Location Phone
- (956) 350-0900
- Location Fax
- (956) 350-0906
- Mailing Address
- 5700 N EXPRESSWAY 77/83 SUITE 101 BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
- Mailing Phone
- (956) 350-0900
- Mailing Fax
- (956) 350-0906
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LM MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 1990
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-20-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-30-2015
- Code Navigator
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Aldon Williams opted out of Medicare effective on 10-01-2025 until 10-01-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207LP2900X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- J8418
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| J8418 | OTHER (01) | TX | LICENSE # |
| 042904504 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| P00454599 | OTHER (01) | TX | MEDICARE RAILROAD-PA |
| 8A1846 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | TX | INDIVIDUAL MEDICARE # |
| 042904503 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 8H0762 | OTHER (01) | TX | INDIVIDUAL BCBS # |
| 8BC490 | OTHER (01) | TX | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD TEXAS |
| 101960100 | OTHER (01) | TX | INDIV VALLEY HEALTH PLAN# |
| 8F6210 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
| 050092207 | OTHER (01) | TX | INDIV MEDICARE RR# |
| F47191 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | TX |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Aldon Williams is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Aldon Williams is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 10-01-2025
Opt-Out End Date: 10-01-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 9234124140
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040419001701
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
Injection, cefazolin sodium, 500 mg
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
Injection, magnesium sulfate, per 500 mg
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes
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.
This service was performed 72 times for 27 patientsThis injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
This service was performed 75 times for 18 patientsCefazolin sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. By stopping the growth of bacteria, this medication helps in the treatment of infections. The 500 mg dosage refers to the strength of the medicine.
This service was performed 49 times for 19 patientsDexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
This service was performed 244 times for 21 patientsMagnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg, is a medication administered to manage certain health conditions. It aids in controlling seizures in conditions like eclampsia and in managing severe asthma attacks. It's also used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women.
This service was performed 26 times for 18 patientsThis procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
This service was performed 42 times for 21 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Annual registration in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Yes | N/A |
| Annual registration by eligible clinician or group in the prescription drug monitoring program of the state where they practice. Activities that simply involve registration are not sufficient. MIPS eligible clinicians and groups must participate for a minimum of 6 months. | ||
| CDC Training on CDC's Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain | Yes | N/A |
| Completion of all the modules of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) course “Applying CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids” that reviews the 2016 “Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.” Note: This activity may be selected once every 4 years, to avoid duplicative information given that some of the modules may change on a year by year basis but over 4 years there would be a reasonable expectation for the set of modules to have undergone substantive change, for the improvement activities performance category score. | ||
| Consultation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Yes | N/A |
| Clinicians would attest to reviewing the patients’ history of controlled substance prescription using state prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) data prior to the issuance of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (CSII) opioid prescription lasting longer than 3 days. For the transition year, clinicians would attest to 60 percent review of applicable patient’s history. For the Quality Payment Program Year 2 and future years, clinicians would attest to 75 percent review of applicable patient’s history performance. | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 99% | 1032 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| e-Prescribing | 24% | 276 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop | Yes | N/A |
| Performance of regular practices that include providing specialist reports back to the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group to close the referral loop or where the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group initiates regular inquiries to specialist for specialist reports which could be documented or noted in the EHR technology. | ||
| Pain Assessment and Follow-Up | 95% | 990 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 22% | 621 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 98% | 41 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Practice Improvements for Bilateral Exchange of Patient Information | Yes | N/A |
| Ensure that there is bilateral exchange of necessary patient information to guide patient care, such as Open Notes, that could include one or more of the following: • Participate in a Health Information Exchange if available; and/or • Use structured referral notes. | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 100% | 157 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization | 97% | 158 |
| Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 82% | 38 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 99% | 621 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Regularly assess the patient experience of care through surveys, advisory councils and/or other mechanisms. | Yes | N/A |
| Regularly assess the patient experience of care through surveys, advisory councils and/or other mechanisms. | ||
| Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age | 100% | 76 |
| Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis | ||
| Secure Messaging | 42% | 621 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1518922657, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1518922657, enumerated as an "individual" on April 20, 2006.
The provider is located at 5700 N EXPRESSWAY 77/83 SUITE 101 BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526 and the phone number is (956) 350-0900.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare and Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
