Physician Profile
Richard E. Gilliland, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gilliland
Richard E. Gilliland, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Bessemer, AL specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Richard trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 2,388 services to 383 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and removal of impacted ear wax. This provider record is associated with NPI 1861500753.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 481-7780
- Email not available
Practice Locations
985 NINTH AVENUE S.W. SUITE 308
Bessemer, AL 35022
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,388 services · 383 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
75 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
68 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
59 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
46 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
35 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,884 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
88 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
30 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard E. Gilliland's specialty?
Richard E. Gilliland is an otolaryngology (ent) in Bessemer, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard E. Gilliland?
Richard E. Gilliland is listed at 985 Ninth Avenue S.w. Suite 308, Bessemer, AL 35022. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard E. Gilliland?
The number on file is (205) 481-7780. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard E. Gilliland?
Richard E. Gilliland's National Provider Identifier is 1861500753. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Richard E. Gilliland's education?
Richard E. Gilliland attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard E. Gilliland have?
Richard E. Gilliland has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard E. Gilliland known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard E. Gilliland performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard E. Gilliland's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard E. Gilliland. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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