DR. ALBERT LYNN RIDGEWAY MD
NPI 1326013558
Specialist in Sheffield, AL

Active since February 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
342 COX BLVD, SHEFFIELD, AL 35660(256) 383-4473(256) 381-5232 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Albert Lynn Ridgeway Md NPPES

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

DR. ALBERT LYNN RIDGEWAY MD (NPI 1326013558) is an individual specialist in Sheffield, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (17451) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326013558
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALBERT LYNN RIDGEWAYCredential: MD
Location Address342 COX BLVDSheffield, AL 35660-4000
Mailing AddressPo Box 2587Muscle Shoals, AL 35662-2587 · (256) 383-4473 · Fax (256) 381-5232
Fax(256) 381-5232
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2022
✔ NPI 1326013558 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 17451
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
342 COX BLVD, Sheffield, AL 35660

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)A Lynn Ridgeway Md

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

Dr. Albert Lynn Ridgeway Md 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 ID7911085501
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080423000017
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 Albert Ridgeway reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
342 COX BLVD
Sheffield, AL 35660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 94 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE
Sheffield, AL 35660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE
Sheffield, AL 35660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 9 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 44

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.

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
386 services228 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
365 services222 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
362 services214 patients
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 84443
A TSH blood test measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone in your body. This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates how your thyroid works. It's a simple procedure where a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm for analysis.
337 services206 patients
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
325 services41 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
271 services165 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 25

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers196 claims196 services$39.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
5 suppliers17 claims31 services$1.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
17 suppliers193 claims193 services$102.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
16 suppliers99 claims245 services$37.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers42 claims202 services$20.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers35 claims179 services$15.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Nurse Practitioner
342 COX BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
342 COX BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
342 COX BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Family Medicine
342 COX BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
342 COX BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Family Medicine
342 COX BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Family Medicine
342 COX BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
342 COX BLVD
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660

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 Albert Ridgeway's NPI number?

The NPI number for Albert Ridgeway is 1326013558. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006. The provider is also known as A Lynn Ridgeway MD.

Where is Albert Ridgeway located?

Albert Ridgeway practices at 342 Cox Blvd, Sheffield, AL 35660. The listed phone number is (256) 383-4473.

What is Albert Ridgeway's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Albert Ridgeway enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Albert Ridgeway 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 Albert Ridgeway's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Albert Ridgeway reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Shoals Primary Care, LLC (Sheffield, AL), Helen Keller Inpatient Physician Services (Sheffield, AL) and Hh Health System - Shoals LLC (Sheffield, 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 Albert Ridgeway's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Albert Ridgeway accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Albert Ridgeway 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 Albert Ridgeway was last updated on June 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.