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DR. WILLIAM LAURENCE ECKSTEIN MD
NPI 1619038171
Pediatrics in Muncie, IN

Active since December 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
205 N TILLOTSON AVE, MUNCIE, IN 47304(765) 291-5437(765) 751-9114 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. William Laurence Eckstein Md NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM LAURENCE ECKSTEIN MD (NPI 1619038171) is an individual pediatrics provider in Muncie, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (0109455A) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619038171
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM LAURENCE ECKSTEINCredential: MD
Location Address205 N TILLOTSON AVEMuncie, IN 47304-3900
Mailing Address240 N Tillotson AveMuncie, IN 47304-3988 · (765) 288-1928 · Fax (765) 741-0310
Phone(765) 291-5437
Fax(765) 751-9114
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 2024
NPPES CertifiedAugust 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1619038171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 0109455A✔ Licensed in IL · 036066126
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
205 N TILLOTSON AVE, Muncie, IN 47304
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Other Identifiers 2

Other1467456996IL · Clinic Npi Number
Medicaid371339856001IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. William Laurence Eckstein Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show William Eckstein reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Meridian Health Services Corp
Same address
Pediatrics
205 N TILLOTSON AVE, ROOM REHAB
Muncie, IN 47304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 322 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225457450 (765) 288-1928
Healthlinc, Inc
98 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
104 E CULVER RD, SUITE 106
Knox, IN 46534
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801063268 (574) 772-7400

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 47304 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

KRISTI M DUGAN OT
Occupational Therapist
205 N TILLOTSON AVE
MUNCIE, IN 47304
Delaware County (765) 254-9735
KERRY M TORRES NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
205 N TILLOTSON AVE
MUNCIE, IN 47304
Delaware County (765) 291-5437
BARBARA P HUSS MD
Pediatrics
205 N TILLOTSON AVE, SUITE 201
MUNCIE, IN 47304
Delaware County (765) 289-2353
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BALL MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS, INC.
Pediatrics
205 N TILLOTSON AVE
MUNCIE, IN 47304
Delaware County (765) 281-4599
CRAIG A HUGHES MD
Pediatrics
205 N TILLOTSON AVE, SUITE 201
MUNCIE, IN 47304
Delaware County (765) 289-2353
EMMANUEL MELONAKOS MD
Pediatrics
205 N TILLOTSON AVE
MUNCIE, IN 47304
Delaware County (765) 291-5437
JENNIFER A FLINTA NP
Nurse Practitioner
205 N TILLOTSON AVE
MUNCIE, IN 47304
Delaware County (765) 288-1995
DR. LUCILLE E KANJER-LARSON M.D.
Pediatrics
205 N TILLOTSON AVE
MUNCIE, IN 47304
Delaware County (765) 291-5437

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 Eckstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Eckstein is 1619038171. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2006.

Where is William Eckstein located?

William Eckstein practices at 205 N Tillotson Ave, Muncie, IN 47304. The listed phone number is (765) 291-5437.

What is William Eckstein's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is William Eckstein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Eckstein is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Eckstein's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Eckstein reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Meridian Health Services Corp (Muncie, IN) and Healthlinc, Inc (Knox, IN). 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 William Eckstein's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Eckstein accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 5 other insurers list William Eckstein 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Eckstein was last updated on August 30, 2024. 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.