Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout PENNINGTON
William Scott Pennington, MD is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in general surgery. William trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. William is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows William provided 641 services to 488 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 595-8985
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 400
Birmingham, AL 35243
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
641 services · 488 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36478 |
63 |
| Removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, more than 20 incisions | Procedure | 37766 |
39 |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
30 |
| Removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, 10-20 incisions | Procedure | 37765 |
20 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
167 |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
50 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
48 |
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function | Treatment | 95923 |
25 |
| Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing | Treatment | 95921 |
25 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
78 |
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 general surgeons 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 general surgeons in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Pennington?
Dr. Pennington is a general surgeon in Birmingham, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pennington's address?
Dr. Pennington is listed at 3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 400, Birmingham, AL 35243. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pennington?
The number on file is (205) 595-8985. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pennington?
Dr. Pennington's National Provider Identifier is 1225014335. 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
Where did Dr. Pennington train?
Dr. Pennington attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pennington have?
Dr. Pennington has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Pennington perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pennington performs procedures including laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, more than 20 incisions and injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, 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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