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EAST ALABAMA RHEUMATOLOGY CENTER
NPI 1326452723
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Opelika, AL

Active since June 13, 2014
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY, OPELIKA, AL 36801(334) 528-6610(334) 528-6628 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About East Alabama Rheumatology Center NPPES

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

EAST ALABAMA RHEUMATOLOGY CENTER (NPI 1326452723) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Opelika, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. The organization lists Samuel A Price, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326452723
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameEAST ALABAMA PHYSICIANS, LLC
Location Address2000 PEPPERELL PKWYOpelika, AL 36801-5452
Mailing Address2000 Pepperell PkwyOpelika, AL 36801-5452 · (334) 528-6610 · Fax (334) 528-6628
Phone(334) 528-6610
Fax(334) 528-6628
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSamuel A PriceCfo · (334) 528-1310
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 2016
✔ NPI 1326452723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
2000 PEPPERELL PKWY, Opelika, AL 36801
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEast Alabama Rheumatology Center

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

East Alabama Rheumatology Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

18

Medicare enrollment records show 18 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to East Alabama Rheumatology Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 12 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Psychiatry13
Nurse Practitioner3
Clinical Psychologist2

Clinicians, nearest first (18)

Brian Bernstein, RN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447712443
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 749-3411
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Madeline Hearn, DO
Psychiatry
NPI 1831727809
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 528-3871
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Milza Howard, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1699396325
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-0238
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Austin Luker
Psychiatry
NPI 1790172385
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
Opelika, AL 36801
(224) 821-0238
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Jeanetta Malone, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1558948547
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 528-3871
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Tyler Mcqueen, PSY.D
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1194574525
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-0238
✔ PECOS0.6 mi
Christiana Wilkins, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1962889246
2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-0238
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Aleiya Wright, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1699158535
2506 LAMBERT DR
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 742-2112
✔ PECOS1.2 mi
Peter Lusche, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1821053760
3320 SKYWAY DR SUITE 801
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 821-0238
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.0 mi
Skylar Couch, DNP, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1811245228
400 LEM MORRISON DRIVE SUITE 2086
Auburn, AL 36849
(334) 528-3871
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi
Jennifer Smith, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1528351160
400 LEM MORRISON DRIVE SUITE 2086
Auburn, AL 36849
(334) 528-3871
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi
Lance Evans, PHD.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1235179078
3007 CRESTMONT CT
Opelika, AL 36801
(806) 789-1352
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.5 mi
Geoffrey Vester, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1811383763
2000 16TH AVE
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 320-3770
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi
Amanda Williams, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1740577840
4371 NARROW LANE RD SUITE 205
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 323-3307
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare55 mi
Charles Davis, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1801206917
1713 6TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 934-4011
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare101 mi
Joan Hyland, DO
Psychiatry
NPI 1417534165
2001 KINGSLEY AVE
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 639-2000
✔ PECOS276 mi
Ibrahim Askar
Psychiatry
NPI 1326601493
12300 MCCRACKEN RD
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
(216) 445-9992
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare641 mi
Ashley Evans
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1366085953
510 AUSTIN AVE STE 25515
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 230-4345
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare691 mi

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

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 East Alabama Physicians, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for East Alabama Physicians, LLC is 1326452723. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2014. The provider is doing business as East Alabama Rheumatology Center.

Where is East Alabama Physicians, LLC located?

East Alabama Physicians, LLC is located at 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801. The listed phone number is (334) 528-6610.

What is East Alabama Physicians, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is East Alabama Physicians, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. East Alabama Physicians, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through East Alabama Physicians, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 18 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to East Alabama Physicians, LLC. 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 Psychiatry (13), Nurse Practitioner (3) and Clinical Psychologist (2). Of these, 12 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for East Alabama Physicians, LLC was last updated on August 18, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.