William Fonbah, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Bessemer, AL

William Fonbah, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Bessemer, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System and his current practice location is 985 9th Ave Sw, Suite X01, Bessemer, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 481-7557.

William Fonbah is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 27792) 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 1912110040.

Contact Information

William Fonbah, MD
985 9th Ave Sw, Suite X01,
Bessemer, AL 35022-4500
(205) 481-7557
(205) 481-7560



Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam Fonbah
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience19 Years
Location985 9th Ave Sw, 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:
  • William Fonbah graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912110040
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/04/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345418380
  • Enrollment ID: I20110719000533

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William Fonbah such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912110040NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 27792 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

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

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System640686542768

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Entity NameMedical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952483729
PECOS PAC ID: 6406865427
Enrollment ID: O20061204000666

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Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. William Fonbah is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
William Fonbah, MD
2700 10th Ave S, Suite 305,
Birmingham, AL 35205-1200

Ph: (205) 939-0139
William Fonbah, MD
985 9th Ave Sw, Suite X01,
Bessemer, AL 35022-4500

Ph: (205) 481-7557

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