Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout LAWRENCE
Based in Athens, AL, William David Lawrence, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. William graduated from Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery in 2001. William is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows William provided 3,888 services to 1,458 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (256) 233-2332
- Email not available
Practice Locations
22454 US HIGHWAY 72 STE 200
Athens, AL 35613
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,888 services · 1,458 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
215 |
| Repair of knee joint with drilling and or scraping of joint using an endoscope | Procedure | 29879 |
46 |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
38 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
37 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
34 |
| Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope | Procedure | 29876 |
33 |
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | Procedure | 29881 |
31 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
19 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
19 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
17 |
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Athens 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery 8
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 is Dr. Lawrence's specialty?
Dr. Lawrence is an orthopedic surgeon in Athens, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lawrence?
Dr. Lawrence is listed at 22454 US HIGHWAY 72 STE 200, Athens, AL 35613. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lawrence?
The number on file is (256) 233-2332. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lawrence?
Dr. Lawrence's National Provider Identifier is 1811929557. 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
What is Dr. Lawrence's medical education?
Dr. Lawrence attended Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lawrence have?
Dr. Lawrence has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lawrence known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lawrence performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, repair of knee joint with drilling and or scraping of joint using an endoscope and partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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