WILLIAM F ASKINS JR. MD
NPI 1720072218
Anesthesiology in Charlotte, NC

Q: What is William Askins's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Askins is 1720072218. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2005.

Q: What is William Askins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Askins was last updated on February 17, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since September 12, 2005PECOS Enrolled

200 PROVIDENCE RD, SUITE 101, CHARLOTTE, NC 28207(704) 749-5800(704) 749-5819 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About William F Askins Jr. Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM F ASKINS JR. MD (NPI 1720072218) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200201553) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720072218

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIAM F ASKINS JR.Credential: MD

Location Address200 PROVIDENCE RD, SUITE 101Charlotte, NC 28207-1468

Mailing Address200 Providence Rd, Suite 101Charlotte, NC 28207-1437 · (704) 749-5800 · Fax (704) 749-5819

Phone(704) 749-5800

Fax(704) 749-5819

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 2012

✔ NPI 1720072218 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 200201553

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

200 PROVIDENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28207

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPIND54644NC

Medicaid89113287NC

Medicare PIN2011378NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.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)

William F Askins Jr. 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 Reassignment

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

Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A.

5.5 mi

Anesthesiology

3735 GLENLAKE DR STE 250
Charlotte, NC 28208

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Providence Anesthesiology Associates PA
483 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1396739884 (704) 749-5800

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 10

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

38 services38 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

25 services25 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

19 services19 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560

Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

14 services14 patients

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.

MICHAEL J MCNELIS MD

Anesthesiology