ELIZABETH TURNIPSEED
NPI 1205888005
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since May 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(800) 822-8816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Elizabeth Turnipseed NPPES

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

ELIZABETH TURNIPSEED (NPI 1205888005) is an individual internal medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (26497) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205888005
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameELIZABETH TURNIPSEED
Location Address1717 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Mailing Address1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1205888005 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 · 26497
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.
1717 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900 · Phone (205) 934-7700

Accepted 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

Elizabeth Turnipseed 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 ID9436169703
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060501000747
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Elizabeth Turnipseed reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
619 19TH ST S # JT845
Birmingham, AL 35249
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 460 clinicians in this Medicare group
Public Health or Welfare
1400 6TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
2000 6TH AVE SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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.

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.

Surgery
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Anesthesiology
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CENTER RM 156
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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 Elizabeth Turnipseed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Turnipseed is 1205888005. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Elizabeth Turnipseed located?

Elizabeth Turnipseed practices at 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (800) 822-8816.

What is Elizabeth Turnipseed's specialty?

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

Is Elizabeth Turnipseed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Turnipseed 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 Elizabeth Turnipseed's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizabeth Turnipseed reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Alabama At Birmingham (Birmingham, AL), Jefferson County Board Of Health (Birmingham, AL) and University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, 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 Elizabeth Turnipseed's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elizabeth Turnipseed accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Elizabeth Turnipseed 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 Elizabeth Turnipseed was last updated on February 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.