ROBERT SMOLA
NPI 1194145441
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

NPI Status: Active since April 24, 2014

Contact Information

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35233
Phone: (800) 822-8816

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ROBERT SMOLA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Smola, an internist established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1194145441 assigned on April 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 34577 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1194145441
Provider Name
ROBERT SMOLA
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Location Phone
(800) 822-8816
Mailing Address
1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-24-2014
Last Update Date
06-29-2023
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An internist like Robert Smola is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Secondary Locations

  • 1720 2nd Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35294
    (205) 934-3411

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
34577
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Protect - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Value Gold - PPO
  • Blue Value Silver - PPO
  • Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
  • Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Robert Smola is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 39 times for 12 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

This service was performed 14 times for 13 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 35233 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $122.31
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.65
  • Maximum New Patient Price $161.63
  • Average New Patient Copayment $30.57
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.4

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $93.72
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.56
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.65
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.43
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.14
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.91

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1194145441, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 8 + 24 = 59

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1194145441.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CENTER RM 156
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapist
1717 6TH AVE S, PHYSICAL THERAPY; ROOM R385
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapy Assistant
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapist
1717 6TH AVE S, R385
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapy Assistant
1717 6TH AVE S, R385
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Occupational Therapist (Driving and Community Mobility)
1717 6TH AVE S, SRC 286
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Speech-Language Pathologist
1717 6TH AVE S, RO43
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapy Assistant
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CTR. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Speech-Language Pathologist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapy Assistant
1717 6TH AVE S, SUITE 385
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Speech-Language Pathologist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Speech-Language Pathologist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Psychologist (Rehabilitation)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Registered Nurse
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1194145441, enumerated as an "individual" on April 24, 2014.

The provider is located at 1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 and the phone number is (800) 822-8816.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.