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TUSCALOOSA NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
NPI 1215020318
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since October 02, 2006
1850 MCFARLAND BLVD N, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406(205) 556-5541(205) 554-7937 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates Pc NPPES

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

TUSCALOOSA NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC (NPI 1215020318) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Dirk Berry, President Md, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215020318
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameTUSCALOOSA NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
Location Address1850 MCFARLAND BLVD NTuscaloosa, AL 35406-2138
Mailing Address1850 Mcfarland Blvd NTuscaloosa, AL 35406-2138 · (205) 556-5541 · Fax (205) 554-7937
Phone(205) 556-5541
Fax(205) 554-7937
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDirk BerryPresident Md · (205) 556-5541
Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2015
✔ NPI 1215020318 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1850 MCFARLAND BLVD N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PINF835AL
OtherCN3399AL · Medicare Railroad
Medicaid528903280AL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

10

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Nephrology5
Nurse Practitioner3
Critical Care (Intensivists)1
Internal Medicine1

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Waleed Siddiqi, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1538124771
1850 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 556-5541
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marilyn Smith
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1992152284
1850 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 556-5541
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dirk Berry, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1831282938
1649 MCFARLAND BLVD N SUITE 203
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 556-5541
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Brooke Beard, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1801357942
100 RICE MINE RD N STE 100
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 349-4200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Pedro Capote, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1740540871
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 348-1770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi
Joana Reyes, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235990730
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-7111
✔ PECOS2.5 mi
Gaurav Jain
Nephrology
NPI 1750584843
1717 6TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(800) 822-8816
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare47 mi
Shailaja Chidella, M.D
Nephrology
NPI 1376786871
595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW STE 100
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(404) 645-7150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare210 mi
Garfield Ramdeen, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1922191022
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-0407
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,098 mi
Masood Ahmad, M.D.
Critical Care (Intensivists)
NPI 1073069332
4234 RIVERWALK PKWY STE 230
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 781-3672
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,722 mi

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

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 01D2015165

Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates · Tuscaloosa, AL
Expired · Oct 21, 2026
CLIA Number01D2015165
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 22, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 21, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDirk Berry MD
Laboratory Phone(205) 556-5541
Laboratory LocationTuscaloosa Nephrology Associates1850 Mcfarland Blvd North, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC is 1215020318. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2006.

Where is Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC located?

Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC is located at 1850 Mcfarland Blvd N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. The listed phone number is (205) 556-5541.

What is Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nephrology (5), Nurse Practitioner (3) and Critical Care (Intensivists) (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC 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 Tuscaloosa Nephrology Associates PC was last updated on May 28, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.