CAROLINE ALENA M.D.
NPI 1528395696
Hospitalist in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Caroline Alena's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Alena is 1528395696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2009.

Q: What is Caroline Alena's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Alena was last updated on September 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since November 11, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249(205) 934-4011(205) 297-9411 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2019, Sep 2, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Caroline Alena M.d. NPPES

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

CAROLINE ALENA M.D. (NPI 1528395696) is an individual hospitalist provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (33995) and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc, and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528395696

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameCAROLINE ALENACredential: M.D.

Location Address619 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35249-6339

Mailing AddressPo Box 55309Birmingham, AL 35255-5309 · (205) 731-9050

Phone(205) 934-4011

Fax(205) 297-9411

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1528395696 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in AL · 33995

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME128551 (FL)

619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35249

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Caroline Alena 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 ID8527208214

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200117002402

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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

201 services125 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

78 services76 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.

61 services50 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Newnan, GA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110229

Location745 Poplar RoadNewnan, GA 30265 · Coweta County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

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.

GARRETT WALKER COLBY MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

619 19TH ST S, JT N342
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249

Jefferson County (205) 934-3108

SHANA MONIKA MACHADO D.O.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)