Richard E Gilliland, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Bessemer, AL

Richard E Gilliland, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Bessemer, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. His current practice location is 985 Ninth Avenue S.w., Suite 308, Bessemer, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 481-7780.

Richard E Gilliland is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00012109) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1861500753.

Contact Information

Richard E Gilliland, MD
985 Ninth Avenue S.w., Suite 308,
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-7780
(205) 481-7740



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard E Gilliland
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience41 Years
Location985 Ninth Avenue S.w., Bessemer, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard E Gilliland attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861500753
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/24/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830249614
  • Enrollment ID: I20090617000211

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard E Gilliland such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861500753NPI-NPPES
040013385OtherALRAILROAD MEDICARE
51045124OtherALBLUE CROSS
C71208OtherALVIVA
1010135OtherALUNITED HEALTHCARE
C71208OtherALHEALTHSPRING OF ALABAMA
000045124MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 00012109 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health SystemBessemer, ALHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Richard E Gilliland allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEnt Bessemer, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639337934
PECOS PAC ID: 5799822581
Enrollment ID: O20091028000040

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard E Gilliland, MD
985 Ninth Avenue S.w., Suite 308,
Bessemer, AL 35022

Ph: (205) 481-7780
Richard E Gilliland, MD
985 Ninth Avenue S.w., Suite 308,
Bessemer, AL 35022

Ph: (205) 481-7780

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