DR. WILLIAM RHEAD MD
NPI 1861445512
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in Milwaukee, WI
About Dr. William Rhead Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. WILLIAM RHEAD MD (NPI 1861445512) is an individual clinical genetics (m.d.) provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (42007) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Madison.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. William Rhead Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show William Rhead reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
- 3,983 clinicians in this Medicare group
Middleton, WI 53562
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
- 2,832 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226
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 Rhead's NPI number?
The NPI number for William Rhead is 1861445512. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.
Where is William Rhead located?
William Rhead practices at 9000 W Wisconsin Ave Division Of Genetics, Milwaukee, WI 53226. The listed phone number is (414) 266-2979.
What is William Rhead's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Medical Genetics, specializing in Clinical Genetics (M.D.), with taxonomy code 207SG0201X.
Is William Rhead enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. William Rhead is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for William Rhead's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Rhead reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Medical College Of Wisconsin, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) and University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc (Middleton, WI). 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 Rhead's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does William Rhead accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), Group Health Cooperative-SCW and HealthPartners and 1 other insurer list William Rhead 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 Rhead was last updated on May 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.