Surgery · Tuscaloosa, AL
NPI
1629017736
Since 2006
Specialty
Surgery
Code 208600000X
Group practices
1
Medicare group memberships
Hospitals
1
Hospital affiliations
1837 Commons North Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
Phone (205) 366-0696
Groups this clinician bills Medicare through
Medicare paid, 2024
$33K
335 services
Medicare patients, 2024
96
Average age 68
Drug cost, 2024
$334K
3,416 prescriptions
Company payments, 2025
$14.96
From 1 companies
Procedures and visits billed to Original Medicare, 2024
In 2024, the most common Medicare service billed by William L Pridgen was code 99213 (office e&m - established), 123 times for 52 patients. In total William L Pridgen billed 335 services in 41 codes, and Medicare paid $33K.
| Code |
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Official US government data: the national provider registry and Medicare enrollment records, linked by NPI. Last update of this record: 2016-08-18.
| Setting |
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| Services |
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| Patients |
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| Paid per service |
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| Medicare paid |
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| 99213 Office E&M - Established | Office | 123 | 52 | $44.06 | $5,419 |
| 99231 Hospital E&M - Subsequent | Facility | 45 | 16 | $31.74 | $1,428 |
| 99214 Office E&M - Established | Office | 39 | 30 | $59.92 | $2,337 |
| 99222 Hospital E&M - Initial | Facility | 20 | 18 | $90.21 | $1,804 |
| 99212 Office E&M - Established | Office | 17 | 15 | $30.60 | $520 |
| 99204 Office E&M - New | Office | 16 | 16 | $90.88 | $1,454 |
By year: 2022 $25K for 285 services; 2023 $42K for 389 services; 2024 $33K for 335 services.
Medicare prescription drug claims, 2024
In 2024, the drug William L Pridgen prescribed most often to Medicare patients was Celecoxib, with 560 prescriptions and refills. In total William L Pridgen wrote 3,416 Medicare prescriptions that cost $334K.
| Drug | Claims | 30-day fills | Patients | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib Generic | 560 | 791 | 105 | $21K |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 497 | 707 | 75 | $48K |
| Duloxetine Hcl Generic | 288 | 459 | 55 | $5,043 |
| Tramadol Hcl Generic | 257 | 257 | 56 | $2,506 |
| Famciclovir Generic | 202 | 271 | 45 | $25K |
| Clonazepam Generic | 164 | 168 | 33 | $1,619 |
| Ondansetron Hcl Generic | 119 | 119 | 58 | $862 |
| Tramadol Hcl Er Tramadol Hcl | 101 | 101 | 18 | $7,554 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium Generic | 90 | 158 | 23 | $607 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate Generic | 82 | 92 | 16 | $400 |
| Nucynta Er Tapentadol Hcl | 79 | 79 | Under 11 | $125K |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 64 | 64 | 52 | $321 |
| Sucralfate Generic | 57 | 75 | 25 | $3,231 |
| Trintellix Vortioxetine Hydrobromide | 52 | 68 | Under 11 | $33K |
| Acyclovir Generic | 50 | 68 | Under 11 | $1,389 |
Brand drugs: - claims; generic drugs: 3,186 claims; opioid claims: 509.
Money and other things of value reported by the companies
In 2025, drug and medical device companies paid William L Pridgen $14.96 ($14.96 in general payments such as food, travel and fees) from 1 company. The largest payer was Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated with $14.96.
| Company | Payments | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated VRTX | 1 | $14.96 |
Official US government data on Original Medicare services, Medicare prescription drug plans and the payments drug and device companies must report. Services with fewer than 11 patients and drugs with fewer than 11 claims are not published. Procedure codes are shown by number with their public category.