Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Lapidus, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1659474435
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 25.0 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
4704 Cahaba River RD, Suite 101D
Birmingham, AL 352432344
(205) 739-2335 - Mailing address
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Po Box 530604
Birmingham, AL 352530604
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 4, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #15157
- Medicaid
- AL #115710
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659474435. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
41,973
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$149,643
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0878 |
Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg | 39,500 | 13 | $0 | |
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 1,260 | 20 | $22 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 433 | 148 | $111 | |
96365 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | 198 | 64 | $56 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 179 | 154 | $163 | |
J1335 |
Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg | 112 | 20 | $13 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 59 | 42 | $162 | |
96413 |
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | 38 | 18 | $113 | |
96374 |
Injection of drug or substance into vein | 30 | 15 | $32 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 29 | 18 | $177 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in Birmingham Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 1,396. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$663
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 10 | $179.96 | |
| ViiV Healthcare Company | 12 | $150.66 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 4 | $82.16 | |
| Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $63.35 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 3 | $50.51 | |
| La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company | 2 | $37.26 | |
| Insmed, INC. | 1 | $31.81 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $29.85 | |
| Melinta Therapeutics, LLC | 1 | $18.83 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $18.38 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
681
Patients
173
Total drug cost
$613,142
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daptomycin | Generic | 96 | 28 | $41,448 |
| Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) | Brand | 80 | 19 | $14,692 |
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 78 | 0 | $315,641 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | Generic | 67 | 13 | $6,545 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 59 | 28 | $1,519 |
| Dovato (Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine) | Brand | 45 | 0 | $137,971 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 36 | 17 | $877 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 35 | 26 | $379 |
| Ertapenem (Ertapenem Sodium) | Brand | 33 | 13 | $19,656 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 29 | 0 | $538 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Lapidus's medical specialty?
Dr. William Lapidus practices Infectious Disease Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. William Lapidus practice?
Dr. William Lapidus practices at 4704 Cahaba River RD, Birmingham, AL 352432344. Office phone: 2057392335.
What is Dr. William Lapidus's NPI?
Dr. William Lapidus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659474435, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Lapidus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Lapidus accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Lapidus commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg (HCPCS J0878); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.