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GARY ALEX MOLLENGARDEN M.D.
NPI 1477658920
Specialist in Bessemer, AL

Active since September 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
985 9TH AVE SW STE 307, BESSEMER, AL 35022(205) 481-7384(205) 481-7389 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Gary Alex Mollengarden M.d. NPPES

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

GARY ALEX MOLLENGARDEN M.D. (NPI 1477658920) is an individual specialist in Bessemer, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00012096) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477658920
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameGARY ALEX MOLLENGARDENCredential: M.D.
Location Address985 9TH AVE SW STE 307Bessemer, AL 35022-7809
Mailing Address985 9th Ave Sw Ste 307Bessemer, AL 35022-7809 · (205) 481-7384 · Fax (205) 481-7389
Phone(205) 481-7384
Fax(205) 481-7389
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 2010
✔ NPI 1477658920 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 00012096
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.
985 9TH AVE SW STE 307, Bessemer, AL 35022
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified051081606AL
Medicare UPINC73776AL
Medicaid000081606AL

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

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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gary Alex Mollengarden 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 ID1850355025
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100616000800
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gary Mollengarden reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System
2.6 mi
Multi-Specialty
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY, CLINIC SERVICES
Bessemer, AL 35022
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952483729 (205) 481-7862

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
105 services62 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
89 services83 patients
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43235
This procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.
34 services31 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
29 services24 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
14 services14 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.

96.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.02
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JEREMY L. CLARK NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
985 9TH AVE SW STE 307
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7384
RICHARD TIMOTHY MCGLAUGHLIN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
985 9TH AVE SW STE 307
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7384
JOSEPH BUCK LUTTRELL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
985 9TH AVE SW STE 307
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7384
CHARLES ANTHONY GONZALEZ M.D.
Specialist
985 9TH AVE SW STE 307
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7384

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 Gary Mollengarden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Mollengarden is 1477658920. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2006.

Where is Gary Mollengarden located?

Gary Mollengarden practices at 985 9th Ave SW Ste 307, Bessemer, AL 35022. The listed phone number is (205) 481-7384.

What is Gary Mollengarden's specialty?

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

Is Gary Mollengarden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Mollengarden 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 organization bills Medicare for Gary Mollengarden's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gary Mollengarden reassigns Medicare benefits to Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System (Bessemer, AL). The 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 Gary Mollengarden's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gary Mollengarden accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Gary Mollengarden 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 Gary Mollengarden was last updated on March 10, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.