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DR. MICHAEL GARRETT HURST M.D.
NPI 1235429481
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since April 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CH19 STE 219, 1720 2ND AVE SO., BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294(205) 975-8197 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Garrett Hurst M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL GARRETT HURST M.D. (NPI 1235429481) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (33184) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235429481
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL GARRETT HURSTCredential: M.D.
Location AddressCH19 STE 219, 1720 2ND AVE SO.Birmingham, AL 35294-2041
Mailing AddressCh19 Ste 219, 1720 2nd Ave So.Birmingham, AL 35294-2041 · (205) 975-8197
Phone(205) 975-8197
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1235429481 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 33184
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 33184 (AL)
CH19 STE 219, Birmingham, AL 35294
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11720 2nd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35294-0004 · Phone (205) 996-6878 · Fax (205) 934-7354

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Garrett Hurst 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 ID8527281849
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150910001779
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

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
17 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35294 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
$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.

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 Michael Hurst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Hurst is 1235429481. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2011.

Where is Michael Hurst located?

Michael Hurst practices at Ch19 Ste 219 1720 2nd Ave So., Birmingham, AL 35294. The listed phone number is (205) 975-8197.

What is Michael Hurst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Michael Hurst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Hurst 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 Michael Hurst accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Michael Hurst 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 Michael Hurst 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.