Are you William A. Newsom, M.D.? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 2521 Nw 41St St, Gainesville, FL 32606
About Dr. Newsom
Based in Gainesville, FL, William A. Newsom, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. William graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1963. William is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology. Medicare claims data shows William provided 3,124 services to 2,839 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1891770491 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (352) 377-7733
- Email not available
Is this your home address or personal number? Hide it
Practice Locations
2521 NW 41ST ST
Gainesville, FL 32606
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,124 services · 2,839 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
197 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
80 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
472 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
247 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
245 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
229 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
201 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
154 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
93 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
80 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Gainesville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1963 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 1
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is William A. Newsom?
William A. Newsom is an eye doctor in Gainesville, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is William A. Newsom's address?
William A. Newsom is listed at 2521 Nw 41St St, Gainesville, FL 32606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with William A. Newsom?
The number on file is (352) 377-7733. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for William A. Newsom?
William A. Newsom's National Provider Identifier is 1891770491. 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 William A. Newsom train?
William A. Newsom attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 1963. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does William A. Newsom have?
William A. Newsom has 63 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1963, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does William A. Newsom perform?
According to Medicare billing data, William A. Newsom performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is William A. Newsom's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William A. Newsom. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.