William Lapidus, M.D.
NPI 1659474435 · Infectious Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Lapidus, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1659474435).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659474435
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15157 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
586 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 263 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 115 | $156 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 99 | $53 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 51 | $191 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 32 | $161 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Daptomycin | 140 | 35 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 82 | 22 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 71 | — |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 71 | 14 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 60 | 24 |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 57 | 16 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 48 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$663 across 39 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
- 2006-09-06
- Last updated
- 2020-09-04
- Certified
- 2020-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Lapidus's NPI number?
- William Lapidus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659474435, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Lapidus's specialty?
- William Lapidus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Lapidus located?
- William Lapidus's practice location on file with NPPES is 4704 Cahaba River Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243-2344.
- What is William Lapidus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Lapidus is (205) 739-2335.
- Does William Lapidus accept Medicare?
- William Lapidus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Lapidus's NPI active?
- Yes — William Lapidus's NPI (1659474435) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.