2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1295779353 MD
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WILLIAM FULCHER, MD

Adult Medicine Physician in ALABASTER, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
351
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM FULCHER, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALABASTER, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 351 claims across 80 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: WILLIAM FULCHER, MD filed 351 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALABASTER, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM FULCHER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WILLIAM FULCHER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2006

NPI 1295779353

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

351 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Alabama

1. Adult Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Medicine Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

WILLIAM FULCHER, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in ALABASTER, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1295779353. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

WILLIAM FULCHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8919 HIGHWAY 119 STE 102, ALABASTER, AL, 35007, with a listed phone of (205) 624-3605. NPI 1295779353 was issued on 06/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FULCHER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 351 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 80 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

8919 HIGHWAY 119 STE 102
ALABASTER, AL 35007

Provider Details

NPI 1295779353
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM FULCHER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ABSOLUTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS LLC
ALABASTER, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

WILLIAM FULCHER, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 351 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

351
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
419
Total Day Supply
11,484
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
177 (50.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
53% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 27, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
69
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
41
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
35
Hydromorphone Hcl
21
Gabapentin
13
Ibuprofen
12
Meloxicam
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How WILLIAM FULCHER, MD fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM FULCHER, MD's 351 claims are below the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FULCHER.

Compare Adult Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM FULCHER, MD's specialty?
WILLIAM FULCHER, MD specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in ALABASTER, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does WILLIAM FULCHER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM FULCHER, MD wrote 351 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM FULCHER, MD located?
WILLIAM FULCHER, MD is located at 8919 HIGHWAY 119 STE 102, ALABASTER, AL, 35007. Phone: (205) 624-3605.
What is WILLIAM FULCHER, MD's NPI number?
WILLIAM FULCHER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295779353, issued on 06/16/2006.
Does WILLIAM FULCHER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM FULCHER, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does WILLIAM FULCHER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM FULCHER, MD had 177 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.4%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM FULCHER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM FULCHER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM FULCHER, MD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM FULCHER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 351 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM FULCHER, MD's credentials?
WILLIAM FULCHER, MD's NPI is 1295779353 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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