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WILLIAM F RUSHTON MD
NPI 1982838181
Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since May 04, 2009PECOS Enrolled
619 19TH ST S # 251, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249(205) 975-7387 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About William F Rushton Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM F RUSHTON MD (NPI 1982838181) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (34437) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982838181
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM F RUSHTONCredential: MD
Location Address619 19TH ST S # 251Birmingham, AL 35249-7013
Mailing Address619 19th St S # 251Birmingham, AL 35249-7013 · (205) 975-7387
Phone(205) 975-7387
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1982838181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 34437
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.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Medical ToxicologyTaxonomy 207PT0002X · License 34437 (AL)
619 19TH ST S # 251, Birmingham, AL 35249
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11802 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1932 · Phone (205) 934-5105

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

William F Rushton Md 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

2

Medicare enrollment records show William Rushton reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Same address
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
619 19TH ST S # JT845
Birmingham, AL 35249
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 460 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356674360 (205) 934-7072
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
0.9 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
2000 6TH AVE SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124213376 (205) 801-8000

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 2

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.
37 services37 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.
36 services36 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.

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 Rushton's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Rushton is 1982838181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2009.

Where is William Rushton located?

William Rushton practices at 619 19th St S # 251, Birmingham, AL 35249. The listed phone number is (205) 975-7387.

What is William Rushton's specialty?

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

Is William Rushton enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Rushton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Rushton reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Alabama At Birmingham (Birmingham, AL) and University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL). 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 Rushton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Rushton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list William Rushton 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 Rushton was last updated on June 28, 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.