WILLIAM P. DESCHNER MD
NPI 1811999626
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Fort Wayne, IN

Q: What is William Deschner's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Deschner is 1811999626. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2005.

Q: What is William Deschner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Deschner was last updated on September 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 August 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

87.95/100

CMS Quality Rating

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, SUITE 102, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804(260) 436-2424(260) 436-2922 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 23, 2020, Dec 19, 2016, Dec 13, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About William P. Deschner Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM P. DESCHNER MD (NPI 1811999626) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Fort Wayne, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01039216A) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811999626

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIAM P. DESCHNERCredential: MD

Location Address7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, SUITE 102Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4159

Mailing Address6920 Pointe Inverness Way Ste 200, Medpartners, Attn: Barb CopelandFort Wayne, IN 46804-7934 · (260) 479-3514 · Fax (260) 479-3520

Phone(260) 436-2424

Fax(260) 436-2922

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1978

Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2020

✔ NPI 1811999626 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 01039216A

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid2907224MI

Other330005243IN · Rr Medicare

Medicaid0823167OH

Medicaid100096090IN

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William P. Deschner 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 ID4284534942

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040422000913

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

35 services31 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

21 services21 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.

21 services19 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

17 services17 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

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.

16 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Wayne, IN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number150017

Location7950 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804 · Allen County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Health System, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Wayne, IN

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number150047

Location702 Van Buren StreetFort Wayne, IN 46802 · Allen County

Emergency services

Bluffton Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bluffton, IN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number150075

Location303 S Main StBluffton, IN 46714 · Wells County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Dupont Hospital LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Wayne, IN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number150150

Location2520 E Dupont RdFort Wayne, IN 46825 · Allen County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adams Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Decatur, IN

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number151330

Location1100 Mercer AveDecatur, IN 46733 · Adams County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46804 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

$161.76 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $40.44 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.48 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

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.

87.95/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

74.04

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery

Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.

2%43 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

99%78 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.

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.

DR. AARON J SACKETT MD

Pediatrics

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, STE 201
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Allen County (260) 436-3789

ALLIED PHYSICIANS INC., D/B/A FORT WAYNE NEUROSURGERY

Neurological Surgery

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, SUITE 200
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Allen County (260) 436-2416

DR. MARY PAT VEERKAMP MD

Pediatrics

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, STE 201
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Allen County (260) 436-3789

BRUCE A. HOOK MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, SUITE 102
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Allen County (260) 436-2424

DR. STEVEN J COHEN MD

Pediatrics

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, STE 201
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Allen County (260) 436-3789

DR. JENNIFER L LANDRIGAN MD

Pediatrics

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, STE 201
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Allen County (260) 436-3789

NORTHEAST INDIANA COLON RECTAL SURGEONS, P.C.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, SUITE 212
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Allen County (260) 489-8898

AYDIN T. KIZILISIK MD

Surgery

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, SUITE 200
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Allen County (260) 435-6275

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 Deschner's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Deschner is 1811999626. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2005.

Where is William Deschner located?

William Deschner practices at 7910 W Jefferson Blvd Suite 102, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. The listed phone number is (260) 436-2424.

What is William Deschner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is William Deschner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Deschner 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.

What insurance does William Deschner accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter from Meridian list William Deschner 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 Deschner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Deschner is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, St Joseph Health System, LLC, Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Dupont Hospital LLC and Adams Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Deschner was last updated on September 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.