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Thoracic Surgery

William F. Simpson Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Tuscaloosa, AL · Fayette, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. William F. Simpson Jr., MD is a thoracic surgeon at 701 University Blvd E, Suite 808, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Phone: (205) 759-5640. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William F. Simpson Jr. had 384 Original Medicare patients and 1,406 services. NPI 1124074497. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William F. Simpson Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does William F. Simpson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William F. Simpson Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does William F. Simpson Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 384 Original Medicare patients and 1,406 services for William F. Simpson Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William F. Simpson Jr.'s NPI number?
1124074497. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for William F. Simpson Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients384
Services billed to Medicare1,406
Different services or procedures110
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)179 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)123 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)118 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)112 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)77 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Ischemic heart disease52%
  • Diabetes50%
  • Chronic kidney disease49%

Hospitals where William F. Simpson Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William F. Simpson Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
  • Fayette Medical CenterFayette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010045

Practice locations

Addresses where William F. Simpson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1124074497
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians