Physician Profile

William M. Sykes, DO

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About Dr. Sykes

Based in Decatur, AL, William M. Sykes, DO is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine — sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 38 Medicare patients across 47 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2016

Specialty

Family Medicine — Sports Medicine (Primary)
Family Medicine — Sports Medicine (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

AL licenseDO2331
NC license2019-01187
NPI1760831028
NPI issued06/08/2016

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

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Sykes's specialty?

Dr. Sykes is a family doctor in Decatur, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Sports Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Sykes?

Dr. Sykes is listed at 68 Marco Dr, Decatur, AL 35603. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Sykes?

The number on file is (256) 973-5650. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Sykes's NPI number?

Dr. Sykes's National Provider Identifier is 1760831028. 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. Sykes's medical education?

Dr. Sykes attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Sykes been practicing?

Dr. Sykes has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Sykes known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sykes the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Sykes confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sykes. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.