WILLIE L GILFORD JR. MD
NPI 1578545810
Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Willie Gilford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Willie Gilford is 1578545810. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2005.

Q: What is Willie Gilford's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Willie Gilford was last updated on June 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 November 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1806 SIXTH AVENUE SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249(205) 975-7389(205) 975-4662 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Willie L Gilford Jr. Md NPPES

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

WILLIE L GILFORD JR. MD (NPI 1578545810) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.23317) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578545810

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIE L GILFORD JR.Credential: MD

Location Address1806 SIXTH AVENUE SOUTHBirmingham, AL 35249-0001

Mailing AddressPo Box 11407, Drawer 624Birmingham, AL 35246-0624

Phone(205) 975-7389

Fax(205) 975-4662

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2023

✔ NPI 1578545810 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · MD.23317✔ Licensed in AL · 23317

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.

1806 SIXTH AVENUE SOUTH, Birmingham, AL 35249

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900 · Phone (205) 934-3411

Other Identifiers 5

Other1578545810AL · Tricare South

Other510-99064AL · Bcbs

Other515-41984AL · Bcbs

Medicaid051559731AL

Medicaid009938590AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Willie L Gilford Jr. Md 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 ID6103819107

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040406000558

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

215 services205 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.

121 services118 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.

107 services103 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

41 services39 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.

23 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35249 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.

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

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