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Based in Birmingham, AL, William Smith Craig, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under physical medicine and rehabilitation. William graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine in 2004. William is also listed as specializing in physical medicine & rehabilitation. Medicare claims data shows William provided 2,856 services to 1,854 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 985-4111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY
Birmingham, AL 35244
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,856 services · 1,854 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
266 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
179 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
149 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | Procedure | 64636 |
142 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
138 |
| Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62321 |
119 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | Procedure | 64484 |
81 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
67 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
66 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64635 |
62 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physical medicine and rehabilitations at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other physical medicine and rehabilitations in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Craig's specialty?
Dr. Craig is a physical medicine and rehabilitation in Birmingham, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Craig?
Dr. Craig is listed at 4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY, Birmingham, AL 35244. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Craig?
The number on file is (205) 985-4111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Craig?
Dr. Craig's National Provider Identifier is 1821047259. 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 Dr. Craig's medical education?
Dr. Craig attended East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Craig have?
Dr. Craig has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Craig known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Craig performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level and injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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