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Dr. David C. Williams, MD

(Dr. David Collier Williams, M.D.)
Specializes in: Adult Nephrology
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney problems, polycystic kidney disease, and more.
1553 N. Porter Avenue
Norman, OK 73071

Dr. David C. Williams, MD is a nephrologist in Norman, OK specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. David C. Williams, MD is affiliated with Norman Regional Health System and Norman Regional Nephrology Associates.

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Office Locations

Norman Regional Nephrology Associates

1553 N. Porter Avenue
Norman, OK 73071
(405) 515-0500
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Some issues Dr. David C. Williams, MD can help you with:

Acute Kidney Failure

Kidney failure is when 80% to 90% of kidney function is lost. Kidney failure is also referred to as end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Kidneys are critical to human health, essentially acting as the body's built-in filtration system. When the kidneys can no longer function effectively, waste can accumulate in the blood and concentrations of nutrients can become unbalanced, impairing the body from performing critical functions. For example, if the kidneys do not regulate levels of potassium, the heart may develop arrhythmias (irregular rhythm) or even go into cardiac arrest.

Kidney failure may be caused by a number of health conditions that slowly damage and weaken the kidneys, such as:

  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Urinary tract problems
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Persistent and severe dehydration
  • Lupus
  • Acute kidney injury (AKI)

High blood pressure and diabetes are the most frequently observed causes of kidney failure. However, these conditions typically take years to develop into kidney failure and might escape notice during that time.

Symptoms of kidney failure include:

  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Fatigue
  • Reduced appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Edema (water retention)
  • Ankle and foot swelling
  • Anemia
  • Itching
  • Muscle cramps

No cure currently exists for kidney failure; however, medical treatment can permit people to live healthy and long lives. A nephrologist (kidney doctor) determines the most effective treatments for patients with kidney failure.

Dialysis is a well-known treatment for kidney failure that uses a machine to filter and clean waste from the blood. Patients attend regular dialysis sessions to replace their lost kidney function. Some patients with kidney failure are unable to survive without having dialysis every few days.

More advanced kidney failure may be treated by kidney transplant surgery. Deceased donor kidney transplant surgery provides kidney failure patients with a healthy kidney from a recently deceased person. Living donor kidney transplant surgery provides a kidney from a donor who is still alive. As most people have two kidneys, kidney failure patients' relatives or friends may offer to donate one of their kidneys. Kidney transplants can dramatically improve kidney function and lower or eliminate the need for dialysis.

People with kidney failure are advised to eat a nutritious diet, monitor and lower blood pressure, and to best manage diabetes. Exercise and a tobacco-free lifestyle may also help patients with kidney failure.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

In 2023, Dr. David C. Williams, MD had a list price for hemodialysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Oklahoma. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood draw
blood draw for lab tests
hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care
lab tests
phlebotomy for lab tests
urine tests
venipuncture

In 2012, Dr. David C. Williams, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, urine tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Oklahoma. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 21
device removal 11
dialysis 713
doctor visit 537
hemofiltration 85
hospital care 1800
inpatient care 1800
lab tests 459

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 78
dialysis 610
doctor visit 604
hemofiltration 109
hospital care 1634
inpatient care 1634
lab tests 439

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 339
Female 293
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 535
Black 31
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 29
Age
From 65 to 74 208
From 75 to 84 190
85 and over 92
Less than 65 142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 60
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 79
dialysis 485
doctor visit 546
hospital care 1335
inpatient care 1335
lab tests 299

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 293
Female 258
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 472
Black 28
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 22
Age
From 65 to 74 187
From 75 to 84 171
85 and over 79
Less than 65 114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 56
Dementia 15
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 89
dialysis 474
doctor visit 622
hemofiltration 38
hospital care 1362
inpatient care 1362
lab tests 76

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 628
Female 598
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1036
Black 56
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 74
Age
From 65 to 74 426
From 75 to 84 394
85 and over 172
Less than 65 234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 58
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 112
dialysis 383
doctor visit 728
hemofiltration 47
hospital care 1459
inpatient care 1459
lab tests 21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 314
Female 308
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 540
Black 21
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 35
Age
From 65 to 74 222
From 75 to 84 209
85 and over 84
Less than 65 107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 33
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 59
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 189
dialysis 268
doctor visit 799
hemofiltration 59
hospital care 1273
inpatient care 1273
lab tests 36

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 315
Female 315
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 541
Black 19
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 38
Age
From 65 to 74 227
From 75 to 84 213
85 and over 80
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 59
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 113
dialysis 453
doctor visit 705
hemofiltration 130
hospital care 1265
inpatient care 1265

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 320
Female 304
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 527
Black 22
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 46
Age
From 65 to 74 219
From 75 to 84 211
85 and over 71
Less than 65 123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 64
Dementia 16
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 391
doctor visit 787
hemofiltration 62
hospital care 1213
inpatient care 1213

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 341
Female 338
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 570
Black 24
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 43
Age
From 65 to 74 244
From 75 to 84 234
85 and over 82
Less than 65 119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 63
Dementia 18
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 21
dialysis 358
doctor visit 700
hemofiltration 53
hospital care 1313
inpatient care 1313
lab tests 11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 363
Female 319
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 595
Black 24
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 29
Age
From 65 to 74 236
From 75 to 84 245
85 and over 89
Less than 65 112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 61
Dementia 22
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 94
dialysis 301
doctor visit 669
hemofiltration 83
hospital care 902
inpatient care 902
lab tests 43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 342
Female 303
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 554
Black 20
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 32
Age
From 65 to 74 233
From 75 to 84 223
85 and over 78
Less than 65 111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 57
Dementia 19
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 68
dialysis 121
doctor visit 615
hospital care 641
inpatient care 641
lab tests 43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 305
Female 262
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 483
Black 23
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 24
Age
From 65 to 74 204
From 75 to 84 198
85 and over 75
Less than 65 90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 56
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Williams, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated as a nephrologist in Norman, OK were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

blood draw 86
device removal 11
dialysis 414
doctor visit 664
hemofiltration 74
hospital care 1290
inpatient care 1290
lab tests 158

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD.

Gender
Male 323
Female 299
Ethnicity
Black / African American 24
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 532
Native American / Alaskan Native 33
Hispanic 16
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 208
85 and over 82
Less than 65 114
65 to 74 218

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Williams, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David C. Williams, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 53
Atrial Fibrillation 20
Cancer 10
Dementia 14

Education & Training

Dr. David C. Williams, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Nephrology and has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Nephrology

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David C. Williams, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Norman Regional Health System
Norman Regional Nephrology Associates

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David C. Williams, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 387 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David C. Williams, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Norman, OK. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David C. Williams, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. $4,350 JYNARQUE
$4,017 		SAMSCA
$333
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $383 FARXIGA
$251 		LOKELMA
$132
Questcor Pharmaceuticals $256 ACTHAR
$256
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $191 Kerendia
$191
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. $187 Auryxia
$187
Other $1,454 ACTHAR
$188 		RENVELA
$140 		Electrophysiology
$132 		VELTASSA
$120 		KRYSTEXXA
$116 		Other
$758
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $3,752
Food and Beverage $2,847
Education $221

Biography

Dr. David Williams sees patients in Norman, OK. His medical specialty is adult nephrology. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Williams's clinical interests include diabetes, polycystic kidney disease, and kidney stones. After completing medical school at Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, he performed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is professionally affiliated with Norman Regional Health System.

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