Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

William Z. Taylor

MD · Gastroenterology · University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
PO BOX
Germantown, TN 38183
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 45+ Years Practicing
537
Medicare Patients / yr
8
Procedures Billed
45
Years Practicing
1
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. Taylor

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Tennessee, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Taylor is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 38106, TN — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Taylor Does

Dr. Taylor served 537 Medicare patients across 724 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 19% below the average Gastroenterology in Tennessee (663 patients across 201 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)409232
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)176168
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)4242
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)2625
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)2525

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Taylor 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. Taylor is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Memphis, TN
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: PO BOX, Germantown, TN 38183
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

F

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

26 min

Average commute time in this zip · 90% 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

64.7375

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

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 38106, TN

If Dr. Taylor isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 38106, TN:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Satheesh P. NairGastroenterology2632.5 mi
Jonathan D. RotkerGastroenterology3852.5 mi
Kristin GaffneyGastroenterology5822.5 mi
Shoaib AzamGastroenterology1032.5 mi
Kodwo K. Orleans LindsayGastroenterology3402.5 mi
Ulric D. DuncanGastroenterology1.8K2.6 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 38106, TN →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Taylor's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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William Z. Taylor: Common Questions

Does Dr. Taylor accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Taylor is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Taylor depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 38106, TN →
Where is Dr. Taylor's office?
Dr. Taylor practices at PO BOX, Germantown, TN 38183. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Taylor accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 38106, TN to see available options.
Does Dr. Taylor offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Taylor as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Taylor?
Dr. Taylor graduated in 1981 and has been practicing for approximately 45 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Taylor treated 537 Medicare patients across 8 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Taylor 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 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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