Physician Profile
William A. Crotwell, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Crotwell
William A. Crotwell, MD practices orthopaedic surgery in Mobile, AL. William is a 1972 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows William provided 16,586 services to 759 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (251) 272-4934
- Email not available
Practice Locations
720 HILLCREST RD STE B
Mobile, AL 36695
3610 Springhill Memorial Dr N
Mobile, AL 36608
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
16,586 services · 759 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
162 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
55 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
28 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
90 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
86 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
67 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
46 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder blade | Imaging | 73010 |
46 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Mobile 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1972 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Crotwell specialize in?
Dr. Crotwell is an orthopaedic surgeon in Mobile, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Crotwell located?
Dr. Crotwell is listed at 720 Hillcrest Rd Ste B, Mobile, AL 36695. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Crotwell's phone number?
The number on file is (251) 272-4934. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Crotwell?
Dr. Crotwell's National Provider Identifier is 1568462257. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Crotwell go to medical school?
Dr. Crotwell attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1972. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Crotwell have?
Dr. Crotwell has 54 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1972, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Crotwell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Crotwell performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection into tendon or ligament and injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Crotwell's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Crotwell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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