KENNETH BOOCKVAR MD
NPI 1497723845
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since March 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249(205) 731-9701 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Kenneth Boockvar Md NPPES

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

KENNETH BOOCKVAR MD (NPI 1497723845) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (45113) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Duke University School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497723845
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH BOOCKVARCredential: MD
Location Address619 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35249-6508
Mailing AddressPo Box 55310Birmingham, AL 35255-5310 · (205) 731-9701 · Fax (205) 297-9411
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2023
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 1, 2023
NPI 1497723845 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
Licenses Licensed in AL · 45113 Licensed in NY · 1967511
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207QG0300X · License 45113 (AL)
619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35249

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01712138NY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kenneth Boockvar Md 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 ID5698794873
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221107002103
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
13 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35249 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
$161.63 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
619 19TH ST S, JT N342
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Anesthesiology
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Pharmacist
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Emergency Medicine
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249

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 Kenneth Boockvar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Boockvar is 1497723845. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Boockvar located?

Kenneth Boockvar practices at 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249. The listed phone number is (205) 731-9701.

What is Kenneth Boockvar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Kenneth Boockvar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Boockvar 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.

What insurance does Kenneth Boockvar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Kenneth Boockvar 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 Kenneth Boockvar was last updated on June 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.