DR. WILLIAM A ERWIN MD
NPI 1538154158
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Fort Myers, FL

NPI Status: Active since September 20, 2005

Contact Information

13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL
ZIP 33966
Phone: (239) 343-1105
Fax: (239) 343-1106

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WILLIAM ERWIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for William Erwin, an internist established in Fort Myers, Florida with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in pulmonary disease . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538154158 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RP1001X with license number ME148126 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1538154158
Provider Name
DR. WILLIAM A ERWIN MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400 FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Location Phone
(239) 343-1105
Location Fax
(239) 343-1106
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2147 FORT MYERS, FL 33902
Mailing Phone
(239) 424-1500
Mailing Fax
(239) 343-1106
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-20-2005
Last Update Date
01-22-2025
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An internist like William Erwin is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

Location Map

Secondary Locations

  • 3246 6th Ave SE SUITE 200
    Hickory, NC 28602
    (828) 326-2660
  • 1350 Walton Way
    Augusta, GA 30901
    (706) 774-5542

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Taxonomy Code
207RP1001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME148126
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1174400000XOther Service Providers

Specialist

019877 (LA)
2207RP1001XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease

200901737 (NC)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1653713MEDICAID (05)LA 
110242000MEDICAID (05)FL 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

William Erwin 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

  • 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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Sterile water/saline, 500 ml (HCPCS:A4217)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 600 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Tracheal suction catheter, any type other than closed system, each (HCPCS:A4624)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 1080 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each (HCPCS:A7000)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 24 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Tubing, used with suction pump, each (HCPCS:A7002)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 24 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each (HCPCS:A7031)

    3 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 30 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair (HCPCS:A7033)

    3 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 114 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap (HCPCS:A7034)

    3 DME suppliers used 26 Medicare Claims 26 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)

    3 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 19 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Tubing used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7037)

    3 DME suppliers used 26 Medicare Claims 26 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)

    3 DME suppliers used 32 Medicare Claims 187 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each (HCPCS:A7046)

    4 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    3 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 23 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each (HCPCS:A7521)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each (HCPCS:A7526)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 120 Services Paid

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

This service was performed 47 times for 36 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

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.

This service was performed 266 times for 135 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

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.

This service was performed 34 times for 26 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

This service was performed 37 times for 37 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 75 times for 73 patients

Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope

This is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is inserted through your mouth into the lungs. A small amount of saline is then introduced to wash the airways. The fluid, along with cells from the lung, is suctioned back for analysis.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 33966 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $135.56
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.56
  • Maximum New Patient Price $179.05
  • Average New Patient Copayment $33.89
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.64
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.76

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $103.21
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.44
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $144.68
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.8
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.61
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.17

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1538154158, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
8
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 2 + 5 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 62

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1538154158.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 19 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Physician Assistant
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Physician Assistant (Medical)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Physician Assistant
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Physician Assistant
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
13340 METRO PKWY STE 400
FORT MYERS, FL 33966

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538154158, enumerated as an "individual" on September 20, 2005.

The provider is located at 13340 METRO PKWY STE 400 FORT MYERS, FL 33966 and the phone number is (239) 343-1105.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RP1001X and a focus in Pulmonary Disease.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.