William Burns, MD
NPI 1225618226 · Psychiatry Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Burns, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1225618226).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225618226
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.45377 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 125 | 34 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 49 | 11 |
| Lamotrigine | 48 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 43 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 41 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 40 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$406 across 18 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-13
- Last updated
- 2025-06-12
- Certified
- 2025-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Burns's NPI number?
- William Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225618226, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Burns's specialty?
- William Burns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Burns located?
- William Burns's practice location on file with NPPES is 850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-7457.
- What is William Burns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Burns is (205) 348-1325.
- Does William Burns accept Medicare?
- William Burns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Burns's NPI active?
- Yes — William Burns's NPI (1225618226) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.