Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Taunton, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
- NPI 1548482995
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 19.0 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5005 Oscar Baxter Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 354053698
(205) 343-2225
fax (205) 343-7825 - Mailing address
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120 N Lee St, Ste A
Forsyth, GA 310292122
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 23, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Alabama #MD.28677 · Georgia #63543
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548482995. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,128
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$95,424
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 2,195 | 213 | $0 | |
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 856 | 196 | $1 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 517 | 277 | $13 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 402 | 342 | $115 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 171 | 47 | $1 | |
87804 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | 108 | 53 | $16 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 106 | 97 | $83 | |
87426 |
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | 91 | 90 | $34 | |
81001 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | 84 | 79 | $3 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 83 | 76 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 28 peers in Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 47× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$333
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 4 | $75.94 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 3 | $58.66 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $50.73 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 1 | $42.66 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $23.32 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $19.54 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 1 | $17.27 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $16.63 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $15.22 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $13.11 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
737
Patients
719
Total drug cost
$6,711
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 188 | 181 | $1,951 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 131 | 128 | $1,077 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 58 | 56 | $655 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 55 | 52 | $555 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 47 | 47 | $174 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 42 | 42 | $357 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 36 | 36 | $212 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 35 | 35 | $604 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 31 | 29 | $304 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 23 | 22 | $368 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Taunton's medical specialty?
Dr. William Taunton practices Family Medicine Physician in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Where does Dr. William Taunton practice?
Dr. William Taunton practices at 5005 Oscar Baxter Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 354053698. Office phone: 2053432225.
What is Dr. William Taunton's NPI?
Dr. William Taunton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548482995, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Taunton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Taunton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Taunton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (HCPCS J0696); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.