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RALPH B PFEIFFER JR. M.D.
NPI 1063415339
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Mobile, AL

Active since May 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
171 MOBILE INFIRMARY BLVD, MOBILE, AL 36607(251) 432-0558(251) 432-0554 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ralph B Pfeiffer Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

RALPH B PFEIFFER JR. M.D. (NPI 1063415339) is an individual vascular surgery provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00005778) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with George Regional Health System, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063415339
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameRALPH B PFEIFFER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address171 MOBILE INFIRMARY BLVDMobile, AL 36607-3509
Mailing Address171 Mobile Infirmary BlvdMobile, AL 36607-3509 · (251) 432-0558 · Fax (251) 432-0554
Phone(251) 432-0558
Fax(251) 432-0554
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2014
✔ NPI 1063415339 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 00005778
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
171 MOBILE INFIRMARY BLVD, Mobile, AL 36607
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINA26197AL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified30016AL · Vascular Surgery
Medicaid000030016AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ralph B Pfeiffer Jr. 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 ID648244350
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111101000389, I20210421000352
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ralph Pfeiffer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mobile Infirmary Association
0.3 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
5 MOBILE INFIRMARY CIR
Mobile, AL 36607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558364802 (251) 435-4700
Vascular Associates Of South Alabama, LLC
0.5 mi
Vascular Surgery
1551 OLD SHELL RD
Mobile, AL 36604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama and Mississippi enrollments
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801282868 (251) 410-8272

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.
193 services124 patients
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93970
An ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your veins. This helps identify blood clots or other vein problems. During the procedure, pressure is applied to the veins and certain movements are performed to assess blood flow.
89 services88 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
75 services75 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
22 services22 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services20 patients
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880
An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

George Regional Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Lucedale, MS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250036
Location859 Winter StreetLucedale, MS 39452 · George County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36607 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%2,836 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.
89%350 patients4/55-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.
78%531 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
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…
97%1,193 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 595 patients
Patients tobacco: 81% · 595 patients
3%144 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
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…
95%531 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
83%531 patients5/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 766 patients
0%766 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

AMANDA HOWELL RAMISCAL IBCLC
Lactation Consultant, Non-RN
171 MOBILE INFIRMARY BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 300-9223
DONNA CHRISTINE BENNETT MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
171 MOBILE INFIRMARY BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 300-9223
FBL PHYSICIANS, P.C.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
171 MOBILE INFIRMARY BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 300-9223
VASCULAR SPECIALISTS OF MOBILE, P.C.
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
171 MOBILE INFIRMARY BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 432-0558

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 Ralph Pfeiffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Pfeiffer is 1063415339. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2005.

Where is Ralph Pfeiffer located?

Ralph Pfeiffer practices at 171 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile, AL 36607. The listed phone number is (251) 432-0558.

What is Ralph Pfeiffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is Ralph Pfeiffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ralph Pfeiffer 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ralph Pfeiffer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ralph Pfeiffer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mobile Infirmary Association (Mobile, AL) and Vascular Associates Of South Alabama, LLC (Mobile, AL). Each 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 Ralph Pfeiffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ralph Pfeiffer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Ralph Pfeiffer 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.

Is Ralph Pfeiffer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ralph Pfeiffer is affiliated with George Regional Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Pfeiffer was last updated on January 30, 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.