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WILLIAM PHILLIP POTTHOFF M.D.
NPI 1760475818
Surgery in Traverse City, MI

Active since August 24, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 306, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684(231) 935-2400(231) 935-2424 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About William Phillip Potthoff M.d. NPPES

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

WILLIAM PHILLIP POTTHOFF M.D. (NPI 1760475818) is an individual surgery provider in Traverse City, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (WP049827) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760475818
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM PHILLIP POTTHOFFCredential: M.D.
Location Address1221 6TH ST, SUITE 306Traverse City, MI 49684-2359
Mailing Address1221 6th St, Suite 306Traverse City, MI 49684-2359 · (231) 935-2400 · Fax (231) 935-2424
Phone(231) 935-2400
Fax(231) 935-2424
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 2008
✔ NPI 1760475818 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · WP049827
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1221 6TH ST, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid4254412MI
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedOB86021007MI
Medicare UPINB45916MI

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 Phillip Potthoff M.d. 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 Potthoff reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Munson Medical Center
Same address
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1221 SIXTH ST STE 208
Traverse City, MI 49684
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 492 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083761860 (231) 935-2045

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 49684 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

LORRAINE BEERS NP
Nurse Practitioner
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 206
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-5090
SUSAN B TUTTLE NP
Nurse Practitioner
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 202
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-5730
HARRY R BOROVIK MD PC
Otolaryngology
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 102
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-3223
ROBERT M DOTTERRER MD
Surgery
1221 6TH ST, SUITE#200
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-2191
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEONS
Nurse Practitioner
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 202
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-5730
RICHARD G SMITH M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 202
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-5730
KAREN M SPEIRS DO
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 206
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-5090
RICHARD NORMAN TOOLEY M.D.
Surgery
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 306
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-2400

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 Potthoff's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Potthoff is 1760475818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2005.

Where is William Potthoff located?

William Potthoff practices at 1221 6th St Suite 306, Traverse City, MI 49684. The listed phone number is (231) 935-2400.

What is William Potthoff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is William Potthoff enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for William Potthoff's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Potthoff reassigns Medicare benefits to Munson Medical Center (Traverse City, MI). 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 Potthoff's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Potthoff was last updated on March 10, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.