William Sides, M.D.
NPI 1215255344 · Family Medicine Physician · Gardendale, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Sides, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gardendale, AL (NPI 1215255344).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215255344
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12824 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,683 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 279 | $2 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 272 | $117 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 246 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 218 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 164 | $116 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 97 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 132 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 604 | 176 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 602 | 184 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 422 | 113 |
| Losartan Potassium | 379 | 107 |
| Metformin Hcl | 333 | 97 |
| Lisinopril | 324 | 94 |
| Simvastatin | 308 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$97 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3200 16th St NBirmingham, AL 35207-4202Phone: (205) 325-7001Fax: (205) 325-1976
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-13
- Last updated
- 2019-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Sides's NPI number?
- William Sides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215255344, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Sides's specialty?
- William Sides is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Sides located?
- William Sides's practice location on file with NPPES is 430 Fieldstown Rd Ste 104, Gardendale, AL 35071-2485.
- What is William Sides's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Sides is (205) 631-5521.
- Does William Sides accept Medicare?
- William Sides is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Sides's NPI active?
- Yes — William Sides's NPI (1215255344) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.