Doctor Profile

Podiatry · Podiatry

William H. Thetford

DPM · Podiatry · Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine
8851 BOARDROOM CIR
Fort Myers, FL 33919
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 17 Years Practicing
1.4K
Medicare Patients / yr
20
Procedures Billed
17
Years Practicing
2
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.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Thetford

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Florida, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Thetford is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 33919, FL — the Podiatry's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Thetford Does

Dr. Thetford served 1,443 Medicare patients across 3,361 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 36% above the average Podiatry in Florida (1,058 patients across 1,087 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Puraply xt, per square centimeter (Q4197)85012
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)553298
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)364289
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)334174
Novachor, per square centimeter (Q4194)29212

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Thetford 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. Thetford is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Cape Coral Hospital

Cape Coral, FL
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 8851 BOARDROOM CIR, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Phone: (239) 481-7000

Area Safety Grade

A

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

29 min

Average commute time in this zip · 83% 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

69.7008

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

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Other Podiatry Doctors near 33919, FL

If Dr. Thetford isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest podiatry doctors near 33919, FL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Anthony G. MinaPodiatry<1 mi
Sandra P. DesaiPodiatry2172.9 mi
Nelson HulbertPodiatry7513.1 mi
David GavinPodiatry4513.1 mi
Peter B. WalimirePodiatry7644.2 mi
Joseph S. BorregginePodiatry3.6K4.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

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William H. Thetford: Common Questions

Does Dr. Thetford accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Thetford is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Thetford depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 33919, FL →
Where is Dr. Thetford's office?
Dr. Thetford practices at 8851 BOARDROOM CIR, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Phone: (239) 481-7000.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Thetford accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (239) 481-7000 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 33919, FL to see available options.
Does Dr. Thetford offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Thetford as offering telehealth. Call the office at (239) 481-7000 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Thetford?
Dr. Thetford graduated in 2009 and has been practicing for approximately 17 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Thetford treated 1,443 Medicare patients across 20 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Thetford 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 (239) 481-7000 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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