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DR. JAMES KING BYRD III M.D.
NPI 1033172408
Internal Medicine in Huntsville, AL

Active since April 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 01D1042371 · Waiver
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
420 LOWELL DR SE, SUITE 300, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801(256) 535-5972(256) 535-5954 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. James King Byrd Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES KING BYRD III M.D. (NPI 1033172408) is an individual internal medicine provider in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00026682) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 23, 2027, and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033172408
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES KING BYRD IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address420 LOWELL DR SE, SUITE 300Huntsville, AL 35801-3754
Mailing Address420 Lowell Dr Se, Suite 103Huntsville, AL 35801-3754 · (256) 535-5972 · Fax (256) 535-5954
Phone(256) 535-5972
Fax(256) 535-5954
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 2011
✔ NPI 1033172408 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 00026682
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

420 LOWELL DR SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINI33843AL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified051556270BYRAL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James King Byrd Iii M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4880621176
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050722000815
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

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 01D1042371

James K Byrd III MD PC · Huntsville, AL
Active · expires Jun 23, 2027
CLIA Number01D1042371
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 24, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJune 23, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. James K. Byrd III MD
Laboratory Phone(256) 535-5972
Laboratory LocationJames K Byrd III MD PC420 Lowell Drive SE Suite 300, Huntsville, AL 35801
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 16

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
672 services272 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
411 services206 patients
Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
252 services218 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
205 services205 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
196 services196 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
190 services190 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%232 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
99%163 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
91%9,206 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
34%543 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%538 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
71%1,500 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
99%237 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%241 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
73%1,500 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
96%106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
13%1,500 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers25 claims79 services$6.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$14.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$79.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$171.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HERBERT K HOLDSAMBECK MD
Family Medicine
420 LOWELL DR SE, STE 403
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 535-5980
JOSEPH L RANDALL JR. MD
Internal Medicine
420 LOWELL DR SE, SUITE 104
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 535-5968
DR. CAROLYN L HERRINGTON M.D.
Internal Medicine
420 LOWELL DR SE, SUITE 300
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 535-5972
CLINTON SCOTT WILLIAMS MD
Family Medicine
420 LOWELL DR SE, STE 107
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 535-5940
DAVID KEITH CALDERWOOD MD
Family Medicine
420 LOWELL DR SE, STE 201
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 535-5944
DON ALAN EVANS MD
Internal Medicine
420 LOWELL DR SE, SUITE 102
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 535-5976
DR. LEON WRENSFORD LEWIS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
420 LOWELL DR SE, 401
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 489-8845
DR. JOSEPH A FIORE JR. M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
420 LOWELL DR SE, SUITE 400
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Madison County (256) 265-2555

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 James Byrd's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Byrd is 1033172408. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2006.

Where is James Byrd located?

James Byrd practices at 420 Lowell Dr SE Suite 300, Huntsville, AL 35801. The listed phone number is (256) 535-5972.

What is James Byrd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is James Byrd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Byrd is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Does James Byrd hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D1042371) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 23, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does James Byrd accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list James Byrd as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Byrd was last updated on October 31, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.