DR. WILLIAM B HARRIS MD
NPI 1710972906
Surgery in Bay Minette, AL

Active since September 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.45/100
CMS Quality Rating
2305 HAND AVE, BAY MINETTE, AL 36507(251) 368-9826(251) 368-3917 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 4, 2022, Sep 25, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. William B Harris Md NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM B HARRIS MD (NPI 1710972906) is an individual surgery provider in Bay Minette, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.9132) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Atmore, and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710972906
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM B HARRISCredential: MD
Location Address2305 HAND AVEBay Minette, AL 36507-4191
Mailing AddressPo Box 30195Pensacola, FL 32503-1195 · (251) 368-9826 · Fax (251) 368-3917
Fax(251) 368-3917
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2022
NPI 1710972906 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses Licensed in AL · MD.9132 Licensed in AL · 9132
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License MD.9132 (AL)
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License MD9132 (AL)
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical OncologyTaxonomy 2086X0206X · License MD.9132 (AL)
2305 HAND AVE, Bay Minette, AL 36507

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1406 Medical Park DrAtmore, AL 36502-3016 · Phone (251) 368-6245

Other Identifiers 4

Other3610053AL · United Healthcare
Other010024215AL · Railroad Medicare
Other51080702AL · Bcbs
Medicaid529301280AL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William B Harris 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 ID345220570
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051021000459
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 3

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 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.
146 services134 patients
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.
103 services97 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
22 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36507 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
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

97.45/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
34%29 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%36 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Family Medicine
2305 HAND AVE
BAY MINETTE, AL 36507
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
2305 HAND AVE, SUITE 4
BAY MINETTE, AL 36507
Family Medicine
2305 HAND AVE, 3
BAY MINETTE, AL 36507
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2305 HAND AVE
BAY MINETTE, AL 36507
Family Medicine
2305 HAND AVE, SUITE 2
BAY MINETTE, AL 36507
Family Medicine
2305 HAND AVE, 3
BAY MINETTE, AL 36507
Nurse Practitioner
2305 HAND AVE
BAY MINETTE, AL 36507

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 Harris's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Harris is 1710972906. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2005.

Where is William Harris located?

William Harris practices at 2305 Hand Ave, Bay Minette, AL 36507. The listed phone number is (251) 368-9826.

What is William Harris's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is William Harris enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Harris is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does William Harris accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list William Harris as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Harris was last updated on April 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.