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G I ASSOCIATES OF WEST ALABAMA PC
NPI 1316985757
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since June 04, 2006CLIA 01D0867553 · Certificate of Compliance
1774 MCFARLAND BLVD N, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406(205) 759-2920(205) 759-1344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About G I Associates Of West Alabama Pc NPPES

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

G I ASSOCIATES OF WEST ALABAMA PC (NPI 1316985757) is a healthcare organization registered as a gastroenterology in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through December 21, 2026 and lists Julius Tooson, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316985757
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Legal Business NameG I ASSOCIATES OF WEST ALABAMA PC
Location Address1774 MCFARLAND BLVD NTuscaloosa, AL 35406-2136
Mailing Address1774 Mcfarland Blvd NTuscaloosa, AL 35406-2136 · (205) 759-2920 · Fax (205) 759-1344
Phone(205) 759-2920
Fax(205) 759-1344
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJulius ToosonPresident · (205) 759-2920
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1316985757 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredTaxonomy 367500000X
1774 MCFARLAND BLVD N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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Group Practice 2

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
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

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)

G I Associates Of West Alabama Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

21

Medicare enrollment records show 21 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to G I Associates Of West Alabama PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice at this address and 16 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)11
Gastroenterology7
Internal Medicine2
Pathology1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 21
Rachel Taylor, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1154784072
1774 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-2920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jennifer Palmer, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1861626251
1774 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-2920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Micahael Palmer, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1649454117
1774 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-2920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clarence Howe, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1326085200
1774 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 345-9764
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Donnie Smith, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1811938889
1774 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-2920
✔ PECOSSame address
Subramaniam Sundar, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1699713008
1774 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-2920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Julius Tooson, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1639117278
1774 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-2920
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lisa Pennington, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1144273236
1400 MCFARLAND BLVD N
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 345-5500
✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi
Vanessa Brown
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1275079287
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 750-5065
✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Tracy Camp, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1992743686
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-7352
✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Stephenie Dillard, MD
Pathology
NPI 1184618126
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-7484
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Donna Labresh, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1760420871
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 343-8500
1.7 mi
Angela Martin, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1790727675
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-7352
✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Stephanie Shah, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1578064085
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-7111
✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Karen Tidwell, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1629014121
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-7352
✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Rebekah Williams, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1417998402
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-7352
✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Deryck Joseph, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1679515159
832 PRINCETON AVE SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 206-8470
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare44 mi
Karen Lake, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1487830386
1725 PINE ST
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 279-1450
✔ Accepts Medicare95 mi
Eric Bryant, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1033354568
721 MADISON ST SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 880-6711
✔ Accepts Medicare117 mi
Carmen Lopez, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1023549839
1700 SPRING HILL AVE STE 100
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 435-1200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare178 mi
See all 21 clinicians

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 Compliance 01D0867553

G I Associates Of West Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL
Active · expires Dec 21, 2026
CLIA Number01D0867553
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 22, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 21, 2026
Laboratory DirectorStephenie C. Dillard
Laboratory Phone(205) 759-2920
Laboratory LocationG I Associates Of West Alabama1774 Mcfarland Blvd N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 G I Associates Of West Alabama PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for G I Associates Of West Alabama PC is 1316985757. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2006.

Where is G I Associates Of West Alabama PC located?

G I Associates Of West Alabama PC is located at 1774 Mcfarland Blvd N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. The listed phone number is (205) 759-2920.

What is G I Associates Of West Alabama PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is G I Associates Of West Alabama PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. G I Associates Of West Alabama PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through G I Associates Of West Alabama PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 21 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to G I Associates Of West Alabama 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 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (11), Gastroenterology (7) and Internal Medicine (2). Of these, 7 practice at this address and 16 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does G I Associates Of West Alabama PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 01D0867553) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 21, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for G I Associates Of West Alabama PC was last updated on October 8, 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.