Willie Gilford, MD
NPI 1578545810 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Willie Gilford, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1578545810).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578545810
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23317 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
507 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 215 | $109 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 121 | $155 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 107 | $65 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 41 | $7 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 23 | $194 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$194 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 70 |
| Cefdinir | 57 | 55 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 56 | 54 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 53 | 53 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 47 | 47 |
| Methylprednisolone | 40 | 40 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900Phone: (205) 934-3411
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-14
- Last updated
- 2023-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Willie Gilford's NPI number?
- Willie Gilford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578545810, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Willie Gilford's specialty?
- Willie Gilford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Willie Gilford located?
- Willie Gilford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1806 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35249-0001.
- What is Willie Gilford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Willie Gilford is (205) 975-7389.
- Does Willie Gilford accept Medicare?
- Willie Gilford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Willie Gilford's NPI active?
- Yes — Willie Gilford's NPI (1578545810) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.