WILLIAM S TAUNTON JR. M.D.
NPI 1548482995
Family Medicine in Tuscaloosa, AL

Q: What is William Taunton's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Taunton is 1548482995. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2007.

Q: What is William Taunton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Taunton was last updated on September 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.

Active since May 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

19.03/100

CMS Quality Rating

5005 OSCAR BAXTER DR, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405(205) 343-2225(205) 343-7825 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 23, 2021, Aug 31, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About William S Taunton Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

WILLIAM S TAUNTON JR. M.D. (NPI 1548482995) is an individual family medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.28677) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548482995

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIAM S TAUNTON JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address5005 OSCAR BAXTER DRTuscaloosa, AL 35405-3698

Mailing Address120 N Lee St, Ste AForsyth, GA 31029-2122 · (478) 994-0437 · Fax (478) 994-6787

Phone(205) 343-2225

Fax(205) 343-7825

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateMay 3, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2021

✔ NPI 1548482995 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · MD.28677✔ Licensed in GA · 63543

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

5005 OSCAR BAXTER DR, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William S Taunton Jr. M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6305915554

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080514000640

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

Medicare enrollment records show William Taunton reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tuscaloosa Medcenter South, LLC

Same address

Family Medicine

5005 OSCAR BAXTER DR
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
40 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1689689481 (205) 343-2225

Tuscaloosa Medcenter North, LLC

5.6 mi

Family Medicine

3909 MCFARLAND BLVD
Northport, AL 35476

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
50 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1972518777 (205) 333-1993

Medcenter Primary Care, LLC

7.0 mi

Family Medicine

4960 RICE MINE ROAD NE, STE 10
Northport, AL 35476

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
41 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922546357 (205) 333-9467

Medcenter Fayette, LLC

41 mi

Family Medicine

122 17TH CT NE
Fayette, AL 35555

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
37 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235590001 (205) 330-1707

Medcenter Demopolis, LLC

49 mi

Family Medicine

705 HIGHWAY 80 WEST
Demopolis, AL 36732

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
65 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1184913030 (334) 289-0225

Urgent Care Northwest PC

50 mi

Family Medicine

2708 HIGHWAY 78 E
Jasper, AL 35501

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
49 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548456494 (205) 387-2253

Upson Family Physicians, Lc

188 mi

Family Medicine

612 WEST GORDON STREET, SUITE C
Thomaston, GA 30286

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
12 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1083842918 (706) 647-7009

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 7

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.

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.

382 services39 patients

Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696

Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.

144 services28 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

113 services69 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

79 services41 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

43 services31 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

37 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35405 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

19.03/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

63.46

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.

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