Physician Profile
William Pfau, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pfau
William Pfau, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Reno, NV specializing in gastroenterology. William trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1996. William is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows William provided 980 services to 936 patients. The services billed most often include biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (775) 829-7600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
655 SIERRA ROSE DR
Reno, NV 89511
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
- Diverticulitis
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Capsule and physiology testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
980 services · 936 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
180 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
91 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
66 |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
62 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
33 |
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
23 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
14 |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
108 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
99 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
92 |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other gastroenterologists in Reno 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in NV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does William Pfau specialize in?
William Pfau is a gastroenterologist in Reno, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is William Pfau located?
William Pfau is listed at 655 Sierra Rose Dr, Reno, NV 89511. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is William Pfau's phone number?
The number on file is (775) 829-7600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for William Pfau?
William Pfau's National Provider Identifier is 1346204641. 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 Pfau train?
William Pfau attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does William Pfau have?
William Pfau has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does William Pfau do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, William Pfau performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is William Pfau's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William Pfau. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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