Dr. William Suggs, MD - Surgery in Decatur, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Suggs, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Decatur, AL. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Suggs delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1405 7TH STREET SE.

Dr. Suggs is affiliated with Alabama Bariatrics And Minimally Invasive Surgery Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1405 7th Street Se

Decatur, AL 35601

Telephone 2563556414

Fax 2563556646

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Surgical Associates Of N Alabama Facility NPI 1598721144

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Decatur, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +5.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.6 Yrs

State Avg: 28.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Decatur, AL (471 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

35.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Suggs (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Decatur Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	23	$168.00	$108.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	28	$168.00	$111.02
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	11	$167.00	$122.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	34	$168.00	$114.65
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	14	$465.00	$119.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$110.00	$86.00
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$273.00	$196.56
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	12	12	$4095.00	$960.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	31	$168.00	$113.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	17	$110.00	$84.82
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	21	20	$465.00	$123.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	37	$168.00	$98.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	16	$110.00	$70.65
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	21	21	$465.00	$123.15
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	12	12	$2908.33	$935.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	61	$168.00	$97.83
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	47	39	$465.00	$122.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	25	$110.00	$66.99
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	18	18	$2888.89	$936.80
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	15	$215.00	$125.93
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$273.00	$163.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	130	78	$168.00	$92.23
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	56	46	$465.00	$107.80
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	44	44	$273.00	$181.93
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	30	27	$215.00	$122.10
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	23	23	$2934.78	$898.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$110.00	$62.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$226.00	$144.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	77	$168.00	$95.48
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	49	46	$215.00	$125.38
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	44	44	$273.00	$183.22
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	38	38	$3000.00	$938.20
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	38	29	$465.00	$91.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	16	$110.00	$62.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$226.00	$147.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL 25766

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL 00025766

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

529923070 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

009943036 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Alabama Bariatrics And Minimally Invasive Surgery Pc

333 Whitesport Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 358016454

Phone: 2562744523

Alabama Bariatrics And Minimally Invasive Surgery Pc

705 Bank St Ne, Decatur, AL 356011609

Phone: 2562744523

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 01, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 01, 2010

Registered at 1405 7TH STREET SE, DECATUR, AL 35601 (Tel: 2563556414)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 01, 2010

Registered at P.O. BOX 1029, DECATUR, AL 356021029 (Tel: 2563556414)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 01, 2010

Recorded as WILLIAM SUGGS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 01, 2010

Surgery (License #25766 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Medicare Profile & Education

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Alabama Bariatrics And Minimally Invasive Surgery Pc

Alabama Bariatrics And Minimally Invasive Surgery Pc

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Career & Practice History Timeline

Patient & Community Reviews

NPI Administrative Meta

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