Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. William Anthony Newsom, MD

Individual provider Anesthesiology Physician · NPI 1891770491

Dr. William Anthony Newsom, MD is an Ophthalmology in Gainesville, Florida. Graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1963, 63 years ago. Practices with Newsom Eye and Laser Center Inc, a 15-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Florida.

Years since qualifying
63
Trained at
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Licensed in
FL
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

2521 NW 41st St
Gainesville, FL 32606-6630
Phone: (352) 377-7733
Fax: (352) 377-9577
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence ME16298 (FL)
Anesthesiology Physician Taxonomy 207L00000X · Licence ME16298 (FL)

Record details

NPI number1891770491
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedDecember 7, 2005
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 10, 2025
Certification dateSeptember 10, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1963 (63 years in practice)
Group practice Newsom Eye And Laser Center Inc — 15 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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