2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1487652558 M.D.
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WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in HAMLET, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
42
Medicare Part D claims · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Industry payments
$34.89
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HAMLET, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 42 claims . Industry payments of $34.89 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. filed 42 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HAMLET, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2005

NPI 1487652558

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

42 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Anesthesiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Anesthesiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in HAMLET, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487652558. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1000 W HAMLET AVE, HAMLET, NC, 28345, with a listed phone of (910) 205-8000. NPI 1487652558 was issued on 07/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COMEAU most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 42 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $373 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1000 W HAMLET AVE
HAMLET, NC 28345

Provider Details

NPI 1487652558
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MEDSTREAM ANESTHESIA PLLC
CONWAY, SC
TIDELANDS ANESTHESIA GROUP LLC
GEORGETOWN, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$35

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

42
Total Claims
$373
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
47
Total Day Supply
674
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$373
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Azithromycin
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D.'s 42 claims are below the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COMEAU.

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in HAMLET, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. wrote 42 Medicare Part D claims totaling $373 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. located?
WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. is located at 1000 W HAMLET AVE, HAMLET, NC, 28345. Phone: (910) 205-8000.
What is WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487652558, issued on 07/12/2005.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 42 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM COMEAU, M.D.'s NPI is 1487652558 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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