MR. DONALD LAWRENCE BEDSOLE MD
NPI 1174743223
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Mobile, AL

Active since April 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.69/100
CMS Quality Rating
5955 AIRPORT BLVD, MOBILE, AL 36608(251) 633-0573(251) 633-7367 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 21, 2022, Oct 3, 2018, Jul 6, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mr. Donald Lawrence Bedsole Md NPPES

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

MR. DONALD LAWRENCE BEDSOLE MD (NPI 1174743223) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (24341) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with George Regional Health System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174743223
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameMR. DONALD LAWRENCE BEDSOLECredential: MD
Location Address5955 AIRPORT BLVDMobile, AL 36608
Mailing AddressPo Box 7987Mobile, AL 36670-0987 · (251) 633-0573 · Fax (251) 633-7367
Fax(251) 633-7367
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2024
NPI 1174743223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in AL · 24341
Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 24341 (AL)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License 24341 (AL)
5955 AIRPORT BLVD, Mobile, AL 36608

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 18725 County Road 64Daphne, AL 36526-6061 · Phone (251) 625-1370 · Fax (251) 625-1380
Location 2141 Tuscaloosa StMobile, AL 36607-3422 · Phone (251) 433-3344 · Fax (251) 433-4052

Other Identifiers 15

Other04383264MS · Ms Medicaid
Other512-05486AL · Bcbs
Other512-05487AL · Bcbs
Medicaid114384AL
Other3927512AL · Cigna Hc
Medicaid212339AL
Medicaid221440AL
Other9142095AL · Aetna
Other515-42476AL · Bcbs
Medicaid221311AL
OtherH64421AL · Viva Health
OtherP01098579AL · Rr Medicare
Medicaid212885AL
Other102I293604AL · Medicare
Other2213591AL · Uhc

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Donald Lawrence Bedsole Md 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 ID9638279474
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070710000457, I20210303000651
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 22

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.
388 services289 patients
Test to measure rate of airflow 94375
This test, known as spirometry, measures how much air you can breathe in and out, and how quickly you can do so. It helps assess your lung function and can be used to diagnose or monitor conditions like asthma or COPD.
301 services253 patients
Test to measure largest amount of air breathed in an out 94200
This test, called spirometry, measures your lung capacity. It involves taking a deep breath and then exhaling as forcefully as possible into a machine. The results help assess how well your lungs function.
298 services250 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 94727
This test measures lung volumes by either diluting or washing out a known amount of gas in your lungs. You'll breathe in a harmless gas, then exhale. The exhaled air is analyzed to assess your lung capacity and function.
282 services239 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
282 services239 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
182 services163 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 36608 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.

83.69/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality90
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.99

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan
100%764 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Long-Acting Inhaled Bronchodilator Therapy
100%28 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
100%3,451 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
100%2,142 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 100% · 732 patients
Patients screened: 100% · 732 patients
100%126 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Sleep Apnea: Assessment of Adherence to Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
100%624 patients
Sleep Apnea: Severity Assessment at Initial Diagnosis
100%152 patients
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
71%150 patients3/55-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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 30

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
10 suppliers70 claims70 services$38.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
5 suppliers11 claims19 services$1.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
14 suppliers65 claims65 services$93.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
12 suppliers57 claims151 services$36.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
12 suppliers76 claims420 services$18.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
11 suppliers62 claims316 services$15.26 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.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5955 AIRPORT BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36608
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
5955 AIRPORT BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36608
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Care)
5955 AIRPORT BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36608
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5955 AIRPORT BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36608
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5955 AIRPORT BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36608
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5955 AIRPORT BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36608
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5955 AIRPORT BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36608
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
5955 AIRPORT BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36608

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 Donald Bedsole's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Bedsole is 1174743223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2007.

Where is Donald Bedsole located?

Donald Bedsole practices at 5955 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608. The listed phone number is (251) 633-0573.

What is Donald Bedsole's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Donald Bedsole enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Bedsole 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.

What insurance does Donald Bedsole accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Donald Bedsole 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 Donald Bedsole affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Bedsole is affiliated with George Regional Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Bedsole was last updated on March 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.