WILLIAM E. CARPENTER M.D. – NPI #1043653009
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

WILLIAM CARPENTER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in NASHVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1043653009 to WILLIAM CARPENTER on April 09, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0114X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 09, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WILLIAM CARPENTER below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM E. CARPENTER

NPI Number
1043653009
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM E. CARPENTER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
8 CITY BLVD STE 300
NASHVILLE, TN 37209-2560
Phone: (615) 823-8891 Fax: (615) 321-6226
Mailing address
PO BOX 306556
NASHVILLE, TN 37230-6556
Phone: (615) 329-2294 Fax: (615) 695-1494
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 09, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for WILLIAM CARPENTER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTN1506475
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 TN 59400

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WILLIAM CARPENTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPINAL SURGERY
      2011 MURPHY AVENUE
      NASHVILLE, TN 37203
    • SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL
      4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
      NASHVILLE, TN 37205
    • TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2300 PATTERSON STREET
      NASHVILLE, TN 37203
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH
      2000 GLEN ECHO ROAD, SUITE 115
      NASHVILLE, TN 37215
    • AVEANNA HOME HEALTH
      PARK ELM PLAZA, 1451 ELM HILL PIKE
      NASHVILLE, TN 37210

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