Doctor Profile

Cardiology · Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

William M. Markson

MD · Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) · University Of Michigan Medical School
1425 8TH AVE
Bethlehem, PA 18018
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 42+ Years Practicing
4.2K
Medicare Patients / yr
36
Procedures Billed
42
Years Practicing
5
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Markson

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Pennsylvania, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Markson is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 18018, PA — the Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)'s office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (484) 526-2229 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Markson Does

Dr. Markson served 4,180 Medicare patients across 6,159 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 143% above the average Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Pennsylvania (1,718 patients across 848 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)2,3121,150
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)795661
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)481470
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)453446
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)401167

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Markson billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Markson is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

St Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus

Easton, PA
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

St Lukes Hospital Bethlehem

Bethlehem, PA
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

Lehighton, PA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus

Stroudsburg, PA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital

Coaldale, PA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Markson practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Markson offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1425 8TH AVE, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: (484) 526-2229

Area Safety Grade

C+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

26 min

Average commute time in this zip · 80% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

27.0971

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Cardiology Doctors near 18018, PA

If Dr. Markson isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest cardiology doctors near 18018, PA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Noah DessalegnCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)—<1 mi
Vikas YellapuCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)—<1 mi
Jason E. KaplanCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)2.0K1.2 mi
Lynn N. MoranCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)3.8K1.2 mi
Todd R. BanningCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1.5K1.2 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Markson takes three steps:

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William M. Markson: Common Questions

Does Dr. Markson accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Markson is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Markson depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 18018, PA →
Where is Dr. Markson's office?
Dr. Markson practices at 1425 8TH AVE, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Phone: (484) 526-2229.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Markson accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (484) 526-2229 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 18018, PA to see available options.
Does Dr. Markson offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Markson as offering telehealth. Call the office at (484) 526-2229 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Markson?
Dr. Markson graduated in 1984 and has been practicing for approximately 42 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Markson treated 4,180 Medicare patients across 36 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Markson is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (484) 526-2229 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy

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