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JOSEPH WILLIAM BREWER DO
NPI 1497167118
Family Medicine in Gardendale, AL

Active since May 29, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
2217 DECATUR HWY STE 101, GARDENDALE, AL 35071(205) 418-1200(205) 418-1210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 8, 2021, Jun 10, 2019, Aug 11, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Joseph William Brewer Do NPPES

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

JOSEPH WILLIAM BREWER DO (NPI 1497167118) is an individual family medicine provider in Gardendale, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (DO.1556) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497167118
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH WILLIAM BREWERCredential: DO
Location Address2217 DECATUR HWY STE 101Gardendale, AL 35071-2301
Mailing Address2217 Decatur Hwy Ste 101Gardendale, AL 35071-2301 · (205) 418-1200 · Fax (205) 418-1210
Phone(205) 418-1200
Fax(205) 418-1210
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLincoln Memorial University Medical DepartmentGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1497167118 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · DO.1556
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2217 DECATUR HWY STE 101, Gardendale, AL 35071
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1800 Lakeshore DrBirmingham, AL 35229-7419 · Phone (205) 729-2835 · Fax (205) 726-4042
Location 23909 McFarland BlvdNorthport, AL 35476-2838 · Phone (205) 333-1993 · Fax (205) 333-0293

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Joseph William Brewer Do 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 ID8820218944
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160916001273
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Brewer reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vincentian Physician Services LLC
12 mi
Family Medicine
810 SAINT VINCENT'S DRIVE, 3RD FLOOR; PHYSICIAN DEVELOPMENT DEPT
Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 263 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851698310 (205) 930-2346
Tuscaloosa Medcenter North, LLC
54 mi
Family Medicine
3909 MCFARLAND BLVD
Northport, AL 35476
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 50 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972518777 (205) 333-1993
Tuscaloosa Medcenter South, LLC
55 mi
Family Medicine
5005 OSCAR BAXTER DR
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689689481 (205) 343-2225
Medcenter Demopolis, LLC
101 mi
Family Medicine
705 HIGHWAY 80 WEST
Demopolis, AL 36732
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184913030 (334) 289-0225

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 15

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.

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.
553 services319 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.
287 services47 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
235 services235 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
215 services93 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
177 services43 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
137 services137 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35071 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.

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

Reported Quality Measures

Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%52 patients
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
28%275 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
61%509 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
2%322 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
21%668 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 31% · 35 patients
Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 4% · 28 patients
48%21 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
13%230 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,791 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%8,257 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
27%1,456 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%666 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
13%1,411 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
82%1,411 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
40%1,411 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
43%1,411 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
10 suppliers25 claims94 services$6.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$26.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Joseph Brewer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Brewer is 1497167118. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2014.

Where is Joseph Brewer located?

Joseph Brewer practices at 2217 Decatur Hwy Ste 101, Gardendale, AL 35071. The listed phone number is (205) 418-1200.

What is Joseph Brewer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Joseph Brewer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Brewer 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 Joseph Brewer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Brewer reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Vincentian Physician Services LLC (Birmingham, AL), Tuscaloosa Medcenter North, LLC (Northport, AL), Tuscaloosa Medcenter South, LLC (Tuscaloosa, AL) and Medcenter Demopolis, LLC (Demopolis, 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 Joseph Brewer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Brewer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Joseph Brewer 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 Joseph Brewer was last updated on January 8, 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.