KATHLEEN PRIDGEN
NPI 1275809931
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since March 27, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(800) 822-8816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 25, 2022, Nov 30, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Kathleen Pridgen NPPES

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

KATHLEEN PRIDGEN (NPI 1275809931) is an individual internal medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (34432) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275809931
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHLEEN PRIDGEN
Location Address1717 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Mailing Address1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1275809931 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 · 34432
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 11714 9th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205-3606 · Phone (205) 934-3580

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

Kathleen Pridgen 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 ID2567690555
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151021001993
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kathleen Pridgen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
619 19TH ST S # JT845
Birmingham, AL 35249
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 460 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 Kathleen Pridgen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Pridgen is 1275809931. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2012.

Where is Kathleen Pridgen located?

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

What is Kathleen Pridgen's specialty?

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

Is Kathleen Pridgen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen Pridgen 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 organization bills Medicare for Kathleen Pridgen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathleen Pridgen reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Alabama At Birmingham (Birmingham, AL). The 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 Kathleen Pridgen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kathleen Pridgen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Kathleen Pridgen 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 Kathleen Pridgen was last updated on June 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.