William Elkington, M.D.
NPI 1790129252 · Psychiatry Physician · Dothan, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Elkington, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Dothan, AL (NPI 1790129252).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790129252
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36187 (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
13 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 31 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 27 |
| Aripiprazole | 24 |
| Lamotrigine | 22 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 21 |
| Paroxetine Hcl | 20 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 15 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 across 2 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
- 2013-04-26
- Last updated
- 2018-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Elkington's NPI number?
- William Elkington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790129252, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Elkington's specialty?
- William Elkington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Elkington located?
- William Elkington's practice location on file with NPPES is 1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301-3024.
- What is William Elkington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Elkington is (334) 793-8111.
- Does William Elkington accept Medicare?
- William Elkington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Elkington's NPI active?
- Yes — William Elkington's NPI (1790129252) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.