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ALABAMA EAR, NOSE & THROAT SPECIALISTS, LLC
NPI 1023421468
Otolaryngology in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since June 03, 2014CLIA 01D2081253 · Waiver
302 MERCHANTS WALK, SUITE 100, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406(205) 523-9300(205) 523-9301 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ALABAMA EAR, NOSE & THROAT SPECIALISTS, LLC (NPI 1023421468) is a healthcare organization registered as an otolaryngology in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 21, 2028 and lists Craig M Benoit, Partner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023421468
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Legal Business NameALABAMA EAR, NOSE & THROAT SPECIALISTS, LLC
Location Address302 MERCHANTS WALK, SUITE 100Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2290
Mailing Address302 Merchants Walk, Suite 100Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2290 · (205) 523-9300 · Fax (205) 523-9301
Phone(205) 523-9300
Fax(205) 523-9301
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCraig M BenoitPartner · (205) 523-9300
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 2014
✔ NPI 1023421468 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 26424
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Also ListedOtolaryngology · Facial Plastic SurgeryTaxonomy 207YS0123X · License 26424 (AL)
302 MERCHANTS WALK, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid161536AL
Medicare PIN102G703672AL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Craig Benoit, M.D.
Otolaryngology
NPI 1477528149
302 MERCHANTS WALK SUITE 100
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 523-9300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anna Crady, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1073963484
302 MERCHANTS WALK SUITE 100
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 523-9300
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Shelby Davis, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1184353773
302 MERCHANTS WALK STE 100
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 523-9300
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gordon Shields, M.D.
Otolaryngology
NPI 1922059997
302 MERCHANTS WALK STE 100
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 523-9300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Susanne Snider, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1124113394
2810 LURLEEN WALLACE BLVD
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 373-6323
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi
Mary Delancey, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1982262424
5128 OLD HIGHWAY 11 STE 8
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 450-0280
✔ Accepts Medicare172 mi
Mollie Sylvester, AU. D.
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1336692581
1000 W PINHOOK RD STE 201
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 237-0650
✔ Accepts Medicare336 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 01D2081253

Alabama Ear Nose & Throat Specialists LLC · Tuscaloosa, AL
Active · expires Jul 21, 2028
CLIA Number01D2081253
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 22, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 21, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Gordon A. Shields
Laboratory Phone(205) 523-9300
Laboratory LocationAlabama Ear Nose & Throat Specialists LLC302 Merchants Walk Suite 100, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC is 1023421468. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2014.

Where is Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC located?

Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC is located at 302 Merchants Walk Suite 100, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. The listed phone number is (205) 523-9300.

What is Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Qualified Audiologist (4), Otolaryngology (2) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D2081253) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 21, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, LLC was last updated on September 3, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.