WILLIAM L. NEWCOMB MD – NPI #1871519116
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

WILLIAM NEWCOMB is a surgeon located in NEWPORT NEWS, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871519116 to WILLIAM NEWCOMB on July 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Jan 30, 2014. 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 NEWCOMB below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM L. NEWCOMB

NPI Number
1871519116
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM L. NEWCOMB
Credentials
MD
Primary location
109 PHILIP ROTH ST
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606-1393
Phone: (757) 873-6434 Fax: (757) 873-1882
Mailing address
856 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD
STE A
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23601-1318
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 VA 0101243270

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

Education
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2000
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 NEWCOMB is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • RIVERSIDE DOCTORS' HOSPITAL OF WILLIAMSBURG
      1500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
      WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185
    • RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD
      NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23601

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