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WILLIAM FERRARA
NPI 1184003576
Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since May 19, 2015PECOS Enrolled
1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(800) 822-8816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2025, Mar 17, 2025, Oct 25, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About William Ferrara NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WILLIAM FERRARA (NPI 1184003576) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Idaho (O-1857) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184003576
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM FERRARA
Location Address1717 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Mailing Address1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Phone(800) 822-8816
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1184003576 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ID · O-1857✔ Licensed in AL · 2337
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1717 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249-1900 · Phone (205) 975-7387
Location 22003 Kootenai Health WayCoeur D Alene, ID 83814-6051 · Phone (208) 625-5700

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

William Ferrara is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show William Ferrara reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mcleod Health Cheraw
403 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
711 CHESTERFIELD HWY
Cheraw, SC 29520
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 275 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275912974 (843) 537-7881
Kootenai Health, Inc.
1,838 mi
Psychiatry
2003 KOOTENAI HEALTH WAY
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 472 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174661151 (208) 625-4000
Kootenai Health, Inc.
1,838 mi
Psychiatry
2003 KOOTENAI HEALTH WAY
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 301 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174661151 (208) 625-4000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
173 services170 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
143 services142 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
33 services33 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
24 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MELANIE MORRIS
Surgery
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
JESSICA CHA
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
JAMES WALKER
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
TONYA RICHARDS
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
JOSEPH SMITH
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
STACY WADE
Anesthesiology
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
MRS. CHERYL ANDERSON LANE NP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CENTER RM 156
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-2747
TARAH WOODFIN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is William Ferrara's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Ferrara is 1184003576. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2015.

Where is William Ferrara located?

William Ferrara practices at 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (800) 822-8816.

What is William Ferrara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is William Ferrara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Ferrara is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Ferrara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Ferrara reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mcleod Health Cheraw (Cheraw, SC), Kootenai Health, Inc. (Coeur D Alene, ID) and Kootenai Health, Inc. (Coeur D Alene, ID). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for William Ferrara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Ferrara was last updated on August 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.