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CARSON BENNETT PENKAVA M.D.
NPI 1417118779
Emergency Medicine in Bessemer, AL

Active since June 19, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
995 9TH AVE SW, BESSEMER, AL 35022(205) 481-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Carson Bennett Penkava M.d. NPPES

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

CARSON BENNETT PENKAVA M.D. (NPI 1417118779) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Bessemer, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (30037) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 5 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417118779
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCARSON BENNETT PENKAVACredential: M.D.
Location Address995 9TH AVE SWBessemer, AL 35022-4527
Mailing Address809 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35401-2029
Phone(205) 481-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2022
✔ NPI 1417118779 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 30037
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
995 9TH AVE SW, Bessemer, AL 35022
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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 11038 Research Blvd Ste 280Madison, AL 35758-2069 · Phone (256) 258-9315
Location 21715 N Bunner StFoley, AL 36535-2229 · Phone (251) 277-2570
Location 3861 Hillcrest RdMobile, AL 36695-3909 · Phone (251) 277-2570
Location 4440 Saint Lukes Dr Ste BMontgomery, AL 36117-7104 · Phone (334) 721-7220
Location 52409 Acton Rd Ste 153Vestavia, AL 35243-2939 · Phone (205) 379-0174

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Carson Bennett Penkava 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 ID1850586561
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101108000993
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Carson Penkava reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bessemer Emergency Physicians, LLC.
0.6 mi
Emergency Medicine
995 9TH AVE SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932298536 (205) 313-5262
Alabama Infusion Services LLC
13 mi
Infusion Therapy
2409 ACTON RD STE 153
Vestavia, AL 35243
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649736323 (205) 386-1100
Paragon Contracting Services LLC
15 mi
Emergency Medicine
810 SAINT VINCENTS DR
Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 646 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225071459 (205) 939-7100
Trinity Emergency Physicians, LLC
16 mi
Emergency Medicine
3690 GRANDVIEW PKWY
Birmingham, AL 35243
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 96 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487669016 (205) 971-1000
Northwest Emergency Physician Group
103 mi
Emergency Medicine
1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE
Sheffield, AL 35660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 69 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205197951 (256) 386-4550

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
187 services181 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
117 services116 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
89 services88 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
51 services51 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35022 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.

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.

BRADLEY MARIE ALMON R.D.
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
AMANDA GRACE GIBBONS RD
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
MOLLY NEEB NELSON RD, RDN
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW, ATTN: BUSINESS OFFICE
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
KEITH JOSEPH BROWN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7670
MORGAN DYKES
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
WEST JEFFERSON RADIOLOGY, LLC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-8763
JOHNNY V MOORE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7670
MICHELE KATHERINE LUDWIG MPT
Physical Therapist
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7285

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 Carson Penkava's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carson Penkava is 1417118779. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2008.

Where is Carson Penkava located?

Carson Penkava practices at 995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35022. The listed phone number is (205) 481-7000.

What is Carson Penkava's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Carson Penkava enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carson Penkava 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 Carson Penkava's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carson Penkava reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Bessemer Emergency Physicians, LLC. (Bessemer, AL), Alabama Infusion Services LLC (Vestavia, AL), Paragon Contracting Services LLC (Birmingham, AL), Trinity Emergency Physicians, LLC (Birmingham, AL) and Northwest Emergency Physician Group (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 Carson Penkava's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carson Penkava accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Carson Penkava 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 Carson Penkava was last updated on June 24, 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.