Dr Vernon Williams, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Abilene, TX

Dr Vernon Williams, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Abilene, Texas. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock and his current practice location is 1100 N 19th St, Suite 4d, Abilene, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (325) 676-8555.

Dr Vernon Williams is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L3189) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1003897091.

Contact Information

Dr Vernon Williams, MD
1100 N 19th St, Suite 4d,
Abilene, TX 79601-2344
(325) 676-8555
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vernon Williams
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location1100 N 19th St, Abilene, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Vernon Williams attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003897091
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/09/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688867039
  • Enrollment ID: I20101019000334

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vernon Williams such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003897091NPI-NPPES
149854501MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery L3189 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital
Fort Duncan Medical CenterEagle pass, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock4385549674310

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Entity NameTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063461358
PECOS PAC ID: 4385549674
Enrollment ID: O20110318000468

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Vernon Williams, MD
1100 N 19th St, Suite 4d,
Abilene, TX 79601-2344

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Dr Vernon Williams, MD
1100 N 19th St, Suite 4d,
Abilene, TX 79601-2344

Ph: (325) 676-8555

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Surgery Doctors in Abilene, TX

Dr. Trey Dennis Durdin, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1904 Pine St Ste 3a, Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 325-670-6180    Fax: 833-437-1278
Kathryn S Norton, M. D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1100 N 19th St, Suite 4g, Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 325-670-4620    Fax: 325-670-4624
Benton Lee Brown, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1680 Antilley Rd, Ste 110, Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 325-428-5600    Fax: 325-428-5609
Dr. Gary David Walker, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1100 N 19th St, Suite 4d, Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 325-676-8555    Fax: 325-676-1026
Katherine Holden Rinard, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1924 Pine St, Suite 505, Abilene, TX 79601
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Dr. Lashondria Renee Camp, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1924 Pine St, Suite 501, Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 325-670-4333    Fax: 325-670-4336

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