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WILLIAM STEPHEN TANKERSLEY MD
NPI 1700850948
Orthopaedic Surgery in Statesboro, GA

Active since February 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.68/100
CMS Quality Rating
16915 HIGHWAY 67 SOUTH, SUITE A, STATESBORO, GA 30458(912) 681-2500(912) 681-2025 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About William Stephen Tankersley Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM STEPHEN TANKERSLEY MD (NPI 1700850948) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Statesboro, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (034484) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Georgia Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700850948
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM STEPHEN TANKERSLEYCredential: MD
Location Address16915 HIGHWAY 67 SOUTH, SUITE AStatesboro, GA 30458
Mailing Address210 East Derenne Ave, Attn- Provider EnrollmentSavannah, GA 31405 · (912) 644-5300 · Fax (912) 644-5260
Phone(912) 681-2500
Fax(912) 681-2025
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 2014
✔ NPI 1700850948 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 034484
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
16915 HIGHWAY 67 SOUTH, Statesboro, GA 30458
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. William Stephen Tankersley Md

Other Identifiers 14

Other5374830002Cigna Healthcare
Medicaid380326550BGA
Other2167312Aetna Us Healthcare
Other12043Bcbs Of Nc
Other200036693Railroad Medicare
Other53003473Aetna
Other89026Medcost
Medicaid8912043NC
Other0942075United Healthcare
Medicare UPINF86895
Other23258Principal Healthcare
Other0382260001Dmerc Medicare Supplies
Other31743Partners Medicare
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified2270593ANC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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

William Stephen Tankersley 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 ID3274690805
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090325000574
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show William Tankersley reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Tattnall Hospital Company LLC
Same address
Orthopaedic Surgery
16915 HIGHWAY 67, SUITE A
Statesboro, GA 30458
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598033102 (912) 681-2500

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 8

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
89 services77 patients
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This 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.
84 services30 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
69 services65 patients
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.
51 services47 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
36 services29 patients
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
35 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

East Georgia Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Statesboro, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110075
Location1499 Fair RoadStatesboro, GA 30458 · Bulloch County
Emergency services

Emanuel Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Swainsboro, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110109
Location117 Kite RoadSwainsboro, GA 30401 · Emanuel County
Emergency services

Evans Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Claxton, GA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110142
Location200 N River StreetClaxton, GA 30417 · Evans County
Emergency services

Optim Medical Center - Tattnall

Critical Access Hospitals · Reidsville, GA
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number111323
Location247 S Main StreetReidsville, GA 30453 · Tattnall County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30458 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

92.68/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality89.41
Promoting Interoperability95
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
72%397 patients4/55-star benchmark: 87%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
74%513 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
94%1,634 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
76%196 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
76%561 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
92%1,048 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 98% · 709 patients
Patients screened: 98% · 709 patients
98%84 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
70%637 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Risk-standardized complication rate (RSCR) following elective primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and/or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.02%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
80%239 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 594 patients
Patients totalRate: 3% · 594 patients
3%594 patients4/55-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 3

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$65.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Neuromuscular stimulator, electronic shock unit E0745
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$69.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar E0910
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$10.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Tankersley's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Tankersley is 1700850948. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. William Stephen Tankersley MD.

Where is William Tankersley located?

William Tankersley practices at 16915 Highway 67 South Suite A, Statesboro, GA 30458. The listed phone number is (912) 681-2500.

What is William Tankersley's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is William Tankersley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Tankersley 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 organization bills Medicare for William Tankersley's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Tankersley reassigns Medicare benefits to Tattnall Hospital Company LLC (Statesboro, GA). The 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 Tankersley's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Tankersley accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list William Tankersley 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 Tankersley affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Tankersley is affiliated with East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Emanuel Medical Center, Evans Memorial Hospital and Optim Medical Center - Tattnall.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Tankersley was last updated on January 14, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.