2026 NPPES data Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1982838181 MD
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WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD

Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician in BIRMINGHAM, 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
21
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 329

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD filed 21 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.

21
Part D claims, 2023

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WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

21 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2009

NPI 1982838181

Primary specialty

Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Rare

226 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 329

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Alabama

1. Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Toxicology (Emergency 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 RUSHTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 619 19TH ST S # 251, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35249, with a listed phone of (205) 975-7387. NPI 1982838181 was issued on 05/04/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUSHTON 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 21 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $451 in drug spend. 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.

Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 226 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 329 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

619 19TH ST S # 251
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249

Provider Details

NPI 1982838181
Specialty Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2009

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

21
Total Claims
$451
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
21
Total Day Supply
198
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$451

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27

Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD fits within the Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

226
Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
39
States with Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician
329
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD's 21 claims are below the specialty average of 329.

Nearby Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD's specialty?
WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD specializes in Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims totaling $451 in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD located?
WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD is located at 619 19TH ST S # 251, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35249. Phone: (205) 975-7387.
What is WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD's NPI number?
WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982838181, issued on 05/04/2009.
How many Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 226 Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 329 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 21 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD's credentials?
WILLIAM RUSHTON, MD's NPI is 1982838181 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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