PREFERRED PAIN ASSOCIATES OF ALABAMA
NPI 1477087393
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since April 18, 2017CLIA 01D2084553 · Accreditation
5057 PINNACLE SQ, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235(205) 508-5300(205) 508-5552 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 24, 2021, Apr 18, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama NPPES

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

PREFERRED PAIN ASSOCIATES OF ALABAMA (NPI 1477087393) is a healthcare organization registered as a pain medicine in Birmingham, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. The organization holds an CLIA Accreditation certificate valid through April 9, 2027 and lists Luc Frenette, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477087393
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Legal Business NamePREFERRED PAIN ASSOCIATES OF ALABAMA, PC
Location Address5057 PINNACLE SQBirmingham, AL 35235-3216
Mailing Address5057 Pinnacle SqBirmingham, AL 35235-3216 · (205) 508-5300 · Fax (205) 508-5552
Fax(205) 508-5552
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLuc FrenetteOwner · (205) 508-2300
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2021
✔ NPI 1477087393 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
5057 PINNACLE SQ, Birmingham, AL 35235

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPreferred Pain Associates Of Alabama

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)

Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Internal Medicine
NPI 1629489059
5057 PINNACLE SQ
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 508-5300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anesthesiology
NPI 1336175439
5057 PINNACLE SQ
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 508-5300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anesthesiology
NPI 1831142025
1810 BIRMINGHAM AVE
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 265-3531
✔ PECOS40 mi

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 Accreditation 01D2084553

Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama · Birmingham, AL
Active · expires Apr 9, 2027
CLIA Number01D2084553
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 10, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 9, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. David Hardin
Laboratory Phone(205) 508-5300
Laboratory LocationPreferred Pain Associates Of Alabama5057 Pinnacle Square, Birmingham, AL 35235
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

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 Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC is 1477087393. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2017. The provider is doing business as Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama.

Where is Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC located?

Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC is located at 5057 Pinnacle Sq, Birmingham, AL 35235. The listed phone number is (205) 508-5300.

What is Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC, in Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Accreditation (number 01D2084553) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 9, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Preferred Pain Associates Of Alabama, PC was last updated on February 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.